West Nooksack Glacier facts for kids
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 West Nooksack Glacier
Location in Washington (state)
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| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Coordinates | 48°50′31″N 121°34′30″W / 48.84194°N 121.57500°W |
| Length | .70 mi (1.13 km) |
| Terminus | Barren rock/icefall |
| Status | Retreating |
West Nooksack Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the eastern slopes of Mount Shuksan, immediately northeast of the subpeak called Nooksack Tower. West Nooksack Glacier is only .10 mi (0.16 km) in length and is a glacial remnant. West Nooksack Glacier provides meltwater for the Nooksack River.
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