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Rockslide on Sherman Glacier

By Alaska Science Center 1964 (approx.)
Large rockslide on upper portion of glacier. Snow covered mountain range to right of glacier.
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Detailed Description

The 1964 earthquake precipitated some large rockslides in the Chugach Mountains. The debris from this one, which fell on Sherman Glacier, covered about 2 square miles. It originated on the highest mountain in the right background.

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Public Domain.

USGS