Klinaklini Glacier

Klinaklini Glacier
Satellite image of the Klinaklini and Silverthrone glaciers
Map showing the location of Klinaklini Glacier
Map showing the location of Klinaklini Glacier
Location in British Columbia
Map
Interactive map of Klinaklini Glacier
LocationBritish Columbia
Coordinates51°28′N 125°47′W / 51.467°N 125.783°W / 51.467; -125.783
TerminusProglacial lake
StatusRetreating

Klinaklini Glacier is a glacier west of the Klinaklini River and head of Knight Inlet the Coast Land District of British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is one of the largest glaciers in western North America. The Hakai Institute has installed a weather station and camera above Klinaklini Glacier that will provide data in near real time to scientists and operational users.[2]

References

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  1. ^ BCGNIS Query Results: Klinaklini Glacier
  2. ^ Institute, The Hakai. "Ice and Snow". Hakai Institute. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
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