Tags: Glacier.
The Russell Glacier is a medium-sized glacier on the north flank of Mount Rainier Washington. Named for the geologist Israel Russell it covers 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) and contains 3.1 billion ft3 (88 million m3) of ice. Starting from its highest point at 9400 feet (2900 m) the Russell Glacier flows northeast towards the Carbon Glacier and contributes ice to the larger glacier before becoming distinct below 7000 feet (2100 m).
