Ipasha Glacier

Glacier in Montana, United States

48°50′34″N 113°48′48″W / 48.84278°N 113.81333°W / 48.84278; -113.81333[1]AreaApproximately 52 acres (0.21 km2) in 2005[2]Length.20 mi (0.32 km)TerminusBarren rockStatusRetreating

Ipasha Glacier is located in the US state of Montana in Glacier National Park. The glacier is situated in a cirque to the southeast of Chaney Glacier and immediately east of the Continental Divide at an elevation between 8,000 feet (2,400 m) and 7,600 feet (2,300 m) above sea level.[3] The glacier covers an area of approximately 52 acres (0.21 km2) as measured in 2005, which is a third smaller than it was in 1966.[2] Melt water from the glacier flows over Ipasha Falls en route to Ipasha Lake.

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References

  1. ^ "Ipasha Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Retreat of Glaciers in Glacier National Park" (PDF). United States Geological Survey. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 11, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  3. ^ Ahern Pass, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved September 23, 2012.
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