Mazama Glacier | |
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Mazama Glacier at lower center of image
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Type | Mountain glacier |
Coordinates | 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°WCoordinates: 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°W |
Area | 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi) in 2006 |
Length | 1.10 mi (1.77 km) |
Terminus | Talus |
Status | Retreating |
Mazama Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. Mazama Glacier is in the Yakama Indian Reservation. The glacier descends from approximately 10,800 ft (3,300 m) to a terminus near 7,600 ft (2,300 m). Mazama Glacier has been in a general state of retreat for over 100 years and lost 46 percent of its surface area between 1904 and 2006.