Mazama Glacier (Mount Adams) facts for kids
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 Mazama Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
Mazama Glacier
Location in the United States
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| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 46°10′49″N 121°28′12″W / 46.18028°N 121.47000°W |
| Area | 1.40 km2 (0.54 sq mi) in 2006 |
| Length | 1.10 mi (1.77 km) |
| Terminus | Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Mazama Glacier is located on the southeast slopes of Mount Adams a stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington. Mazama Glacier is in the Yakama Indian Reservation. The glacier descends from approximately 10,800 ft (3,300 m) to a terminus near 7,600 ft (2,300 m). Mazama Glacier has been in a general state of retreat for over 100 years and lost 46 percent of its surface area between 1904 and 2006.
Originally known as Hell-roaring Glacier, the name was changed in 1895 by a group from the Mazamas club while they were on their second annual outing.
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