Crater Glacier
Glacier in Washington, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Crater Glacier[1] (also known as Tulutson Glacier) is a geologically young glacier on Mount St. Helens, in the U.S. state of Washington. The glacier formed after the 1980 eruption and due to its location, the body of ice grew rapidly, unknown to the public for nearly 20 years. The glacier once contained ice caves in the smooth ice before the 2004–2008 volcanic activity. The growth of the lava dome and volcanic eruptions from 2004 to 2008 significantly altered the appearance of the glacier.[2] In the same time period, several agencies decided to put an official name on the glacier which, at first, was Tulutson Glacier. A later decision made Crater Glacier the official glacier name. Despite the volcanic activity, the glacier continued to advance and by mid-2008, the glacier completely encircled the lava domes.[2][3][4][5] In addition, new glaciers (rock or ice) have formed around Crater Glacier as well.[6]
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Crater Glacier | |
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Type | Mountain Glacier |
Location | Mount St. Helens, Skamania County, Washington, USA |
Coordinates | 46°11′48″N 122°11′15″W |
Thickness | Ranges up to 656 ft (200 m) |
Terminus | Talus |
Status | Expanding |