Fairchild Glacier
| Fairchild Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Fairchild Glacier Mount Carrie-Mount Fairchild, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, Washington, USA | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 47°54′24″N 123°37′44″W / 47.90667°N 123.62889°WCoordinates: 47°54′24″N 123°37′44″W / 47.90667°N 123.62889°W[1] |
| Length | .40 mi (0.64 km) |
| Terminus | Proglacial lake |
| Status | Retreating |
Fairchild Glacier is located in the U.S. state of Washington on Mount Fairchild in the Olympic Mountains of Olympic National Park.[2] Beginning at an elevation of about 6,600 feet (2,000 m) along the Baily Ridge, the glacier descends northeast and is .30 mi (0.48 km) northeast of Carrie Glacier. Like all the glaciers in Olympic National Park, Fairchild Glacier has been in a general retreat for over 100 years.[3] The glacier is named for William R. Fairchild, who was a pilot that assisted scientific researchers in the region.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Fairchild Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ Mount Carrie, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "Glaciers and Climate Change". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
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