Rusk Glacier
Rusk Glacier is located on the eastern face of Mount Adams in the U.S. state of Washington. Starting at an elevation of over 10,200 ft at just below The Castle, the glacier flows eastward down slope.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Adams.
Mount Adams
Volcano
Photo: USGS, Public domain.
Mount Adams is a stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range of Washington, 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.
Rusk Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 8,652 feet
- Description: glacier in the United States
- Category: landform
- Location: Yakima, Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Rusk Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Urdu—“Rusk Glacier” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Rusk Glacier”
- Urdu: “رسک گلیشیر”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Devils Gardens and Mt Adams Recreation Area.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Victory Ridge and Battlement Ridge.
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