Rainbow Glacier is in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. The glacier is situated immediately to the east of Rainbow Peak at an elevation between 8,500 feet (2,600 m) and 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level.[3] The glacier covers an area of approximately 287 acres (1.16 km2) and has visible crevasses in satellite imagery. Rainbow Glacier has shown modest retreat compared to other glaciers in Glacier National Park, and lost just over 9 percent of its surface area between 1966 and 2005.[2]
| Rainbow Glacier | |
|---|---|
 Rainbow Peak and Rainbow Glacier centered | |
  Rainbow Glacier Location in Montana | |
| Type | Mountain glacier |
| Location | Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Coordinates | 48°52′45″N 114°05′13″W / 48.87917°N 114.08694°W[1] |
| Area | Approximately 287 acres (1.16 km2) in 2005[2] |
| Terminus | Barren rock |
| Status | Retreating |
References
edit- ^ "Rainbow Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ a b "Retreat of Glaciers in Glacier National Park" (PDF). United States Geological Survey. 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ Mount Carter, MT (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved July 30, 2012.
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