Ptarmigan Glacier
Glacier in Washington, United States
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Ptarmigan Glacier is located on north slopes of Glacier Peak in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] As is true with all the glaciers found on Glacier Peak, Ptarmigan Glacier is retreating.[3] During the Little Ice Age, Ptarmigan Glacier extended down to an altitude of 4,444 ft (1,355 m) but aside from a small advance during the 1970s, has retreated significantly since the end of the Little Ice Age.[4]
TypeMountain glacier
LocationGlacier Peak, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Coordinates48°08′08″N 121°07′38″W[1]
Length.60 mi (0.97 km)
| Ptarmigan Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Location within Washington (state) | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Glacier Peak, Snohomish County, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 48°08′08″N 121°07′38″W[1] |
| Length | .60 mi (0.97 km) |
| Terminus | Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
