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Russell Glacier (Oregon)

Glaciers and Ice Formations

Russell Glacier lies in the Cascade Range of Oregon, on the northwest slopes of Mount Jefferson. It sits at an elevation between about 7,200 and 8,500 feet. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Protected Status
National Park or Reserve 1
Connections

Caused By

Glaciation, Processes
Source Russell Glacier (Oregon) (Wikipedia)

In Discipline

Glaciology, Disciplines
Source Russell Glacier (Oregon) (Wikipedia)
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Found In

United States

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. UNEP-WCMC and IUCN: Protected areas at the coordinates of Russell Glacier (Oregon), World Database on Protected Areas
UNEP-WCMC and IUCNname_eng and desig_eng
Quote, name_eng and desig_eng
"name_eng": "Mount Jefferson", "desig_eng": "Wilderness"
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Russell Glacier (Oregon) (Wikipedia)
  • Lead section
    Russell Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon.
  • In Discipline: Glaciology, Lead paragraph
    Russell Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon
  • Caused By: Glaciation, Lead paragraph
    Russell Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon
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