Susitna Glacier

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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
Susitna Glacier
Interactive map of Susitna Glacier
Type Valley glacier
Location Alaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates 63°35′N146°45′W / 63.58°N 146.75°W / 63.58; -146.75
Terminus Susitna River

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]

Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain Alaska - Mt. Deborrah - NARA - 23939811.jpg
Aerial view of Susitna Glacier flowing from Moby Dick mountain

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References

  1. "Susitna Glacier, Alaska". NASA.
  2. "2002 Denali Fault Earthquake". Science.