Swiftcurrent Mountain and North Swiftcurrent Glacier

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Swiftcurrent Mountain and North Swiftcurrent Glacier

Swiftcurrent Mountain and North Swiftcurrent Glacier

As seen from the Continental Divide along the South Iceberg Peak route (heading away from Iceberg Peak). Glacier National Park, MT-- July 2008
Bob Sihler
on Jul 12, 2008 9:33 pm
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 420693

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distressbark

distressbark - Dec 11, 2009 5:52 pm - Voted 10/10

still a glacier?

unfortunately, i think North Swiftcurrent has been declassified? any idea if there's an up-to-date database that lists the current and former glaciers within the park?

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - Dec 11, 2009 10:47 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: still a glacier?

I seem to recall hearing that, too, though I'm not sure. When writing the disappearing glaciers page, I tried to find an updated list of the "current" glaciers but was not successful.

distressbark

distressbark - Dec 15, 2009 12:24 pm - Voted 10/10

thanks

for your input. if i happen across said information, i'll be sure to share it with you.

distressbark

distressbark - Dec 15, 2009 12:43 pm - Voted 10/10

may be of interest

an interesting article discssing glacier retreat throughout the park. the most recent date they cite is 1995, so it's not the most up-to-date information, but nonetheless provides some very interesting data about the park.

http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/files/norock/products/GCC/SattelliteAtlas_Key_02.pdf.

Bob Sihler

Bob Sihler - Dec 17, 2009 9:13 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: may be of interest

That was an interesting read. Thanks!

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