Waldo Glacier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waldo Glacier |
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| Location in Oregon | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Cascade Range, Jefferson County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°39′46″N 121°47′46″W / 44.66278°N 121.79611°WCoordinates: 44°39′46″N 121°47′46″W / 44.66278°N 121.79611°W |
| Length | .6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Terminus | Moraines/Talus |
| Status | Retreating |
Waldo Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Cascade Range on the south-southeast slopes of Mount Jefferson. Starting near an elevation of 9,000 ft (2,700 m), the glacier extends down to 7,500 ft (2,300 m). The glacier is named after John B. Waldo, as is Waldo Lake.
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