Neve Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Neve Glacier |
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View of Neve Glacier at right from the northeast as seen in 1971. The smaller Colonial Glacier is at left.
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 Neve Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
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| Type | Alpine glacier |
| Location | Skagit and Whatcom County, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°38′46″N 121°08′28″W / 48.64611°N 121.14111°W |
| Length | 1.80 mi (2.90 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
The Neve Glacier is a large ice river located in the North Cascades National Park in the state of Washington, U.S.. It rests on the northern slopes of a tall mountain called Snowfield Peak. This glacier is quite unique because it flows generally north and then splits into two separate parts!
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Exploring Neve Glacier
Neve Glacier is an alpine glacier, which means it forms in high mountain valleys. It's a big part of the amazing natural beauty found in the North Cascades.
Where is Neve Glacier Located?
This impressive glacier is found in both Skagit and Whatcom County, Washington in Washington state. It's deep inside the North Cascades National Park, a place known for its rugged mountains and many glaciers.
How Neve Glacier Moves
The Neve Glacier starts high up on Snowfield Peak. As it slowly moves downhill, it splits into two main sections. One part flows towards the northwest, and this section is known as the Ladder Creek Glacier. The other part of Neve Glacier flows east.
The Ladder Creek Glacier section starts at about 7,800 ft (2,400 m) (about 2,377 meters) and flows down to 6,000 ft (1,800 m) (about 1,829 meters). The eastern part of Neve Glacier also begins at the same high altitude but descends to about 5,600 ft (1,700 m) (about 1,707 meters).
The Retreat of Neve Glacier
Like many glaciers around the world, Neve Glacier has been getting smaller over time. Scientists estimate that between the years 1850 and 2006, Neve Glacier shrank by more than 1,000 m (3,300 ft) (about 0.6 miles). This shrinking is called "retreating" and is a sign of changes in our climate.
Images for kids
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Neve Glacier and Snowfield Peak (left) seen from Ruby Mountain
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Neve Glacier seen from Neve Peak
