| Susitna Glacier | |
|---|---|
 False-colour image of Susitna Glacier. | |
  Susitna Glacier Location in Alaska | |
| Type | Valley glacier |
| Location | Alaska Range, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W |
| 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
See also
References
- ↑ "Susitna Glacier, Alaska". NASA.
- ↑ "2002 Denali Fault Earthquake". Science.
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