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Susitna Glacier

Coordinates: 63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W / 63.583; -146.750
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Susitna Glacier
False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
Map showing the location of Susitna Glacier
Map showing the location of Susitna Glacier
Susitna Glacier
Location in Alaska
TypeValley glacier
LocationAlaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W / 63.583; -146.750
TerminusSusitna River
Map

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

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References

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