Susitna Glacier, Mountain glacier in central Alaska, United States
The Susitna Glacier features a surface pattern of alternating blue ice strips and brown sediment-covered ice, creating distinct marble-like formations.
A substantial earthquake of 7.9 magnitude occurred in this region during November 2002, revealing previously undiscovered geological faults beneath the glacier.
Scientists from multiple research institutions monitor the glacier to understand climate patterns and geological movements in the Alaska Range mountains.
The glacier represents the source point of the Susitna River, which extends 504 kilometers before reaching Cook Inlet in south central Alaska.
Meltwater accumulation under the glacier causes periodic surge events, during which the ice mass moves substantially faster than its normal flow rate.
Location: Alaska
GPS coordinates: 63.58333,-146.75000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:14
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