South Cascade Glacier
glacier, Washington, United States
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South Cascade Glacier is a mountain glacier located in western Washington, United States. It is typical of glaciers found in a temperate, maritime environment. This glacier has a high activity index, with yearly snow accumulation averaging about 3.1 meters of water-equivalent. The equilibrium line, where accumulation and ablation balance, is at a relatively low altitude of 1,900 meters. The North Cascades National Park, an area known for its glaciers and mountain lakes, is located in north-central Washington.12
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