Английская Википедия:Benson Glacier (Oregon)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox glacier Benson Glacier is in the U.S. state of Oregon. The glacier is situated in the Wallowa Mountains at an elevation generally above Шаблон:Convert on the eastern slopes Glacier Peak, a subpeak of Eagle Cap.[1] The glacier was named in honor of Frank W. Benson, former Governor of Oregon during an expedition in 1914.[2][3] Benson Glacier is estimated to be Шаблон:Convert long. Due to its small size, researchers have frequently questioned whether it was a glacier or a perennial snowfield. Areal photography taken in 2007 showed crevasses on the surface, confirming that it does flow and is a true glacier. It is not expected to remain a true glacier much longer, however, due to climate change.[3]

Benson Glacier is the last remaining remnant of Wallowa Glacier which extended Шаблон:Convert, creating the lateral moraines that created Wallowa Lake during the Last Glacial Maximum. Its ice is estimated to have been Шаблон:Convert in places. The West Fork of the Wallowa River occupies the valley it left behind.[4]

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