Foss Glacier

Foss Glacier is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the northeast slope of Mount Hinman.[2] Foss Glacier retreated almost 500 m (1,600 ft) between 1950 and 2005.[3] Foss Glacier is separated from the nearly vanished Hinman Glacier to the west by a ridge.[2]

Foss Glacier
Map showing the location of Foss Glacier
Map showing the location of Foss Glacier
Foss Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationKing County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°34′05″N 121°12′41″W[1]
Length.35 mi (0.56 km)
TerminusBarren Rock
StatusRetreating

See also

References
  1. "Mount Hinman". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  2. Mount Daniel, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. Pelto, Mauri. "North Cascade Glacier Terminus Behavior". North Cascade Glacier Climate Project. Nichols College. Retrieved May 10, 2013.


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