Avalanche Glacier

Avalanche Glacier is located on the west to southwest slopes of a stratovolcano in the in the U.S. state of .
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  • Type: Glacier with an elevation of 8,304 feet
  • Description: glacier in the United States
  • Also known as: “Avalance Glacier”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Adams.

Volcano
Photo: USGS, Public domain.
is a stratovolcano located in the of , United States. Standing at 12,276 ft feet, it is the second-highest mountain in Washington and a prominent feature within the Cascade Volcanic Arc, which formed as a result of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate beneath the North American Plate. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Avalanche Glacier.

Avalanche Glacier

Latitude
46.18457° or 46° 11′ 5″ north
Longitude
-121.51008° or 121° 30′ 36″ west
Elevation
8,304 feet (2,531 metres)
Open location code
84RW5FMQ+RX
Geo­Names ID
5786013
Wiki­data ID
Q4827481
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Satellite Map

Discover Avalanche Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Urdu—“Avalanche Glacier” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Avalanche Glacier”
  • Urdu: “ایوالینچ گلیشیر”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Devils Gardens and Mt Adams Recreation Area.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include White Salmon Glacier and Pikers Peak.

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