Phantom Glaciers - Yellowstone National Park
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 54.750 W 110° 23.220
12T E 548387 N 4973413
A geologic history sign along Northeast Entrance Road about two miles east of Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park.
Waymark Code: WMDA6C
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2011
Views: 10
“After carving the mountains and valleys that you see from here, a once powerful glacier melted and retreated, leaving clues of its existence -- scattered ponds, ground moraines, and isolated boulders.
Born during the glacier’s retreat, this kettle pond is now home to many plants and animals. Ground moraines are also present -- the low hills located beyond the kettle pond.
Watch for similar signs of former glaciers as you travel through northern Yellowstone. As geologists tell time, the last glacier retreated from here very recently. By 12,000 years ago it had completely vanished.”
Marker Name: Phantom Glaciers
Marker Type: Rural Roadside
Group Responsible for Placement: National Park Service
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Addtional Information: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
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