Glaciers in Alaska and western North America
March 3, 2026
This chapter summarizes the location, status, and projections of glaciers in Alaska and western North America. Recent events, including the 2021 surge of Muldrow Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, are summarized. The implications of glacier loss for ecosystems, water resources, and mountain hazards are discussed.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Title | Glaciers in Alaska and western North America |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-323-85242-5.00045-2 |
| Authors | Caitlyn Florentine |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70274545 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |