Susitna Glacier facts for kids
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False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
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 Susitna Glacier
Location in Alaska
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| Type | Valley glacier |
| Location | Alaska Range, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W |
| Terminus | Susitna River |
Susitna Glacier is an alpine or valley glacier in the Alaska Range. Susitna Glacier flows over a seismically active area. 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.
Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain
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