Susitna Glacier

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Susitna Glacier

Susitna Glacier is an alpine or valley glacier in the Alaska Range. Susitna Glacier flows over a seismically active area.[1] The 7.9-magnitude 2002 Denali earthquake struck the region in November 2002. The earthquake initiated with thrust movement on the previously unrecognized Susitna Glacier fault.[2]

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Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain

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Susitna Glacier
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False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
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Susitna Glacier
Location in Alaska
TypeValley glacier
LocationAlaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates63°35′N 146°45′W
TerminusSusitna River
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