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Klinaklini Glacier
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Klinaklini Glacier, Ha-Iltzuk Icefield, British Columbia
Map showing the location of Klinaklini Glacier
Map showing the location of Klinaklini Glacier
Location in British Columbia
Location British Columbia
Coordinates 51°28′N 125°47′W / 51.467°N 125.783°W / 51.467; -125.783
Terminus Proglacial Lake
Status Retreating

The Klinaklini Glacier is a glacier west of the Klinaklini River and head of Knight Inlet the Coast Land District of British Columbia, Canada (51° 28′ 0″ N, 125° 47′ 0″ W). It flows generally southward from Mt. Silverthrone. The glacier is one of the largest glaciers in western North America. The Hakai Institute has installed a weather station and camera above Klinaklini Glacier that will provide data in near real time to scientists and operational users.

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