Wilson Glacier (Mount Adams)
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TypeMountain glacier
LocationMount Adams, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Area1.03 km2 (0.40 sq mi) in 2006[2]
| Wilson Glacier | |
|---|---|
  Wilson Glacier  Wilson Glacier | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Mount Adams, Yakima County, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 46°12′45″N 121°28′00″W / 46.21250°N 121.46667°W[1] |
| Area | 1.03 km2 (0.40 sq mi) in 2006[2] |
| Length | .85 mi (1.37 km) |
| Terminus | Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Wilson Glacier is located on the east slopes of Mount Adams, a stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier is within the Yakama Indian Reservation.[3] The glacier descends from approximately 10,600 ft (3,200 m) to a terminus near 7,400 ft (2,300 m).[3] Wilson Glacier has been in a general state of retreat for over 100 years and lost 14 percent of its surface area between 1904 and 2006.[2]