Muldrow Glacier

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Muldrow Glacier is a major valley glacier on the north side of Denali in Alaska, known for its length, historical climbing route access, and notable surges.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf glacier
valley glacier
continent North America
country United States of America
surface form: United States
drainageDirection north
ecosystemRole freshwater storage
influence on local climate conditions
influence on local hydrology
environment subarctic
experiences periodic surge events
exploredBy Robert Muldrow NERFINISHED
flowsFrom slopes of Denali
flowsThrough north side of Alaska Range
glacierType valley glacier
hasFeature crevasses
icefalls
medial moraines
hasResearchInterest climate change impacts on glaciers
glaciology
surge-type glacier dynamics
hazard crevasse fields
rapid movement during surges
unstable ice
historicalSignificance primary access route for early Denali expeditions
isAccessPointFor Denali north-side climbing routes
locatedIn Alaska
Denali National Park and Preserve
United States of America
surface form: United States
locatedOn north side of Denali
monitoredBy National Park Service
monitoredFor glacial movement
surge activity
mountain Denali
namedAfter Robert Muldrow NERFINISHED
notableFor glacial surges
historical climbing route access to Denali
length
partOf Alaska Range glacial system
Denali north-side landscape
protectedArea Denali National Park and Preserve
tourism backcountry mountaineering
wilderness trekking
usedAs traditional approach route for early Denali ascents

Referenced by (3)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Alaska Range hasGlacier Muldrow Glacier
Denali hasGlacier Muldrow Glacier