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Collier Glacier

Collier Glacier
Three Sisters Viewpoint.jpg
The Collier Glacier is between North Sister (left) and Middle Sister.
Map showing the location of Collier Glacier
Map showing the location of Collier Glacier
Collier Glacier
Location in Oregon
Type Mountain glacier
Location Cascade Range, Lane County, Oregon, U.S.
Coordinates 44°09′54″N 121°47′06″W / 44.16500°N 121.78500°W / 44.16500; -121.78500Coordinates: 44°09′54″N 121°47′06″W / 44.16500°N 121.78500°W / 44.16500; -121.78500
Length 5,000 ft (1,500 m)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Retreating

Collier Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range at an elevation generally above 8,000 feet (2,400 m). Collier Glacier is on the west slopes of North Sister, an extinct shield volcano. Since its last maximum extent during the Little Ice Age (1350–1850 A.D.) the glacier has retreated over a mile.

Information about Collier Glacier on glaciers.us



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