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Mazama Glacier (Mount Adams)

Mazama Glacier
Mount Adams summit area.jpg
Mazama Glacier at lower center of image
Map showing the location of Mazama Glacier
Map showing the location of Mazama Glacier
Mazama Glacier
Type Mountain glacier
Coordinates 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°W / 46.18028; -121.47000Coordinates: 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°W / 46.18028; -121.47000
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.


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