Nisqually Glacier, Mountain glacier in Mount Rainier National Park, United States.
The Nisqually Glacier flows down the southwestern slopes of Mount Rainier, covering a significant portion of the mountain's surface with thick ice formations.
The glacier reached its maximum extent during the 1850s, extending below the current Glacier Bridge location and connecting with other ice formations on Mount Rainier.
Scientists have maintained continuous monitoring of this glacier since 1918, gathering data about ice movement rates and environmental changes through systematic observations.
Visitors can observe the glacier from the Nisqually Vista Trail near Paradise, which provides multiple viewpoints of the ice formation throughout the seasons.
The glacier moves at a rate of 740 millimeters per day, as measured in 1970, demonstrating the active nature of this ice mass.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.83470,-121.74600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:53
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