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1979 to 2003 South Cascade Glacier Photo Comparison

1979 photo of South Cascade Glacier

2003 Photo of South Cascade Glacier

Estimates of glacier volume in water equivalent :

 Year    km3
1650 0.49
1890 0.49
1928 0.32
1958 0.24
1970 0.22
1985 0.19
2001 0.16

 1928-2000 photo comparison


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