Russell Glacier (Mount Rainier)
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The Russell Glacier is a medium-sized glacier
on the north flank of Mount Rainier
, Washington. Named for the geologist Israel Russell
, it covers 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) and contains 3.1 billion ft3 (88 million m3) of ice. Starting from its highest point at 9400 feet (2,865.1 m), the Russell Glacier flows northeast towards the Carbon Glacier
and contributes ice to the larger glacier before becoming distinct below 7000 feet (2,133.6 m). With most of the ice located from 8000 feet (2,438.4 m) to 9000 feet (2,743.2 m), the glacier only descends to 6800 feet (2,072.6 m), unlike the much lower extent of the Carbon Glacier. Echo Rock and 8364 ft (2,549 m) Observation Rock, two minor sub-peaks of Rainier, lie northwest of this glacier. Meltwater from the glacier eventually reaches the Carbon River
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Glacier
A glacier is a large persistent body of ice that forms where the accumulation of snow exceeds its ablation over many years, often centuries. At least 0.1 km² in area and 50 m thick, but often much larger, a glacier slowly deforms and flows due to stresses induced by its weight...
on the north flank of Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is a massive stratovolcano located southeast of Seattle in the state of Washington, United States. It is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States and the Cascade Volcanic Arc, with a summit elevation of . Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most...
, Washington. Named for the geologist Israel Russell
Israel Russell
Israel Cook Russell, LL.D. was an American geologist and geographer who explored Alaska in the late 19th century. He was born at Garrattsville, New York, on the 10th of December 1852. He received B.S. and C.E...
, it covers 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) and contains 3.1 billion ft3 (88 million m3) of ice. Starting from its highest point at 9400 feet (2,865.1 m), the Russell Glacier flows northeast towards the Carbon Glacier
Carbon Glacier
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and contributes ice to the larger glacier before becoming distinct below 7000 feet (2,133.6 m). With most of the ice located from 8000 feet (2,438.4 m) to 9000 feet (2,743.2 m), the glacier only descends to 6800 feet (2,072.6 m), unlike the much lower extent of the Carbon Glacier. Echo Rock and 8364 ft (2,549 m) Observation Rock, two minor sub-peaks of Rainier, lie northwest of this glacier. Meltwater from the glacier eventually reaches the Carbon River
Carbon River
The Carbon River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It flows about 30 miles from its source, the Carbon Glacier on Mount Rainier, to join the Puyallup River at Orting....
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