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Glacier in Washington, United States
Lillian Glacier
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Map showing the location of Lillian GlacierMap showing the location of Lillian GlacierLillian Glacier
TypeMountain glacier
LocationMcCartney Peak, Olympic National Park, Jefferson County, Washington, USA
Coordinates47°51′09″N 123°22′38″W / 47.85250°N 123.37722°W / 47.85250; -123.37722
Length.04 mi (0.064 km)
TerminusTalus
StatusRetreating/extinct

Lillian Glacier was located in the Olympic Mountains in Olympic National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. The remnants of the glacier are in a cirque below McCartney Peak. Between 1905 and 2010, the Lillian Glacier melted away most likely because of global warming.

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References

  1. "Lillian Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  2. McCartney Peak, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  3. "Glaciers and Climate Change". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
Glaciers of the Olympic Mountains
Mount Olympus
Mount Anderson
Other mountains
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