Sitkum Glacier

Scimitar Glacier
Map showing the location of Scimitar Glacier
Map showing the location of Scimitar Glacier
Scimitar Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationGlacier Peak, Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Coordinates48°06′29″N 121°07′49″W / 48.10806°N 121.13028°W / 48.10806; -121.13028[1]
Length.9 mi (1.4 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Sitkum Glacier is located on the west slopes of Glacier Peak in the U.S. state of Washington.[2] As is true with all the glaciers found on Glacier Peak, Sitkum Glacier is retreating.[3] Sitkum Glacier is immediately south of Scimitar Glacier.

  1. ^ "Sitkum Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. ^ Glacier Peak West, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ^ Monroe, James; Reed Wicander (2011). The Changing Earth: Exploring Geology and Evolution. Cengage Learning. p. 349. ISBN 9780840062086. Retrieved 2012-11-25.