Susitna Glacier

Susitna Glacier is an alpine or valley glacier in the Alaska Range. Susitna Glacier flows over a seismically active area.[1] The 7.9-magnitude 2002 Denali earthquake struck the region in November 2002. The earthquake initiated with thrust movement on the previously unrecognized Susitna Glacier fault.[2]

Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain

Susitna Glacier
False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
Map showing the location of Susitna Glacier
Map showing the location of Susitna Glacier
Susitna Glacier
Location in Alaska
TypeValley glacier
LocationAlaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates63°35′N 146°45′W
TerminusSusitna River

See also


References
  1. "Susitna Glacier, Alaska". NASA.
  2. "2002 Denali Fault Earthquake". Science.


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