Columbia Glacier in 1986; 800 meters retreat
Open-File Report
87-207
By: R. M. Krimmel
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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)
| 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 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | i, 7 p. :ill., map ;28 cm. |
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