Columbia Glacier in 1986; 800 meters retreat
Open-File Report
87-207
By: R. M. Krimmel
Links
- Document: Report (pdf)
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Columbia Glacier, in Prince William Sound, Alaska, continued its rapid retreat in 1986, with a retreat of 800 m. Average velocity of the lower portion of the glacier, 10 September 1986 to 26 January 1987, was three km/yr, or about one-half of the velocity during similar periods for the previous three years. This reduced velocity is a new development in the progression of the retreat, and if the calving rate follows the pattern of previous years, will result in continued retreat. (Author 's abstract)
Suggested Citation
Krimmel, R.M., 1987, Columbia Glacier in 1986; 800 meters retreat: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 87-207, i, 7 p. :ill., map ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr87207.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Columbia Glacier in 1986; 800 meters retreat |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 87-207 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr87207 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | i, 7 p. :ill., map ;28 cm. |