Gannett Glacier, Glacier in Wind River Range, Wyoming.
Located on the northern and eastern slopes of Gannett Peak, this glacier spans across 897 acres of the Fitzpatrick Wilderness in Shoshone National Forest.
The glacier has experienced a substantial reduction in size, decreasing from 4.6 square kilometers in 1950 to 3.63 square kilometers by the end of the century.
Research teams regularly monitor this glacier to assess its impact on water resources and environmental changes in the Rocky Mountains region.
The melt water from the glacier feeds into Dinwoody Creek, providing essential water resources to the surrounding Wind River ecosystem throughout the year.
Measurements between 1958 and 1983 revealed the glacier surface decreased by 18.6 meters in depth due to environmental changes and reduced precipitation patterns.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 43.19583,-109.64556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:07
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