Johns Hopkins Glacier facts for kids
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Johns Hopkins Glacier with Mount Orville and Mount Wilbur in the background
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 Location in Alaska
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| Type | Tidewater |
| Coordinates | 58°48′24″N 137°15′01″W / 58.80667°N 137.25028°W |
| Length | 12-mile (19 km) |
| Terminus | Johns Hopkins Inlet |
The Johns Hopkins Glacier is a huge river of ice found in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska, United States. This amazing glacier is about 12-mile (19 km) long. It starts high up on the east sides of Lituya Mountain and Mount Salisbury. From there, it slowly moves east towards the water.
This glacier ends at a place called Johns Hopkins Inlet. It is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of the end of Clark Glacier. The glacier is also about 79 miles (127 km) northwest of the town of Hoonah.
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What is Johns Hopkins Glacier?
Johns Hopkins Glacier is a special type of ice river. It is known as a tidewater glacier. This means its front edge, or "terminus," meets the ocean. Most glaciers are slowly shrinking, but Johns Hopkins Glacier is one of the few that is actually growing! It is part of the Fairweather Range mountains.
How it Got Its Name
The glacier was named in 1893. It was named after Johns Hopkins University. This famous university is in Baltimore, Maryland. A person named Harry Fielding Reid gave it this name.
Where is it Located?
The Johns Hopkins Glacier is deep inside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. This park is a protected area in Alaska. It is known for its many glaciers and beautiful nature.
Visiting the Glacier
If you want to see the front of the Johns Hopkins Glacier, you can only get there by boat. Access is limited to the waters of the Johns Hopkins Inlet. This helps protect the glacier and the wildlife around it.
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Terminus of Johns Hopkins Glacier
See also
In Spanish: Glaciar de Johns Hopkins para niños
