Susitna Glacier

Susitna Glacier
False-colour image of Susitna Glacier.
Susitna Glacier
Location in Alaska
TypeValley glacier
LocationAlaska Range, Alaska
Coordinates63°35′N 146°45′W / 63.583°N 146.750°W / 63.583; -146.750
TerminusSusitna River

Susitna Glacier is an alpine or valley glacier in the Alaska Range. Susitna Glacier flows over a seismically active area. The 7.9-magnitude 2002 Denali earthquake struck the region in November 2002. The earthquake initiated with thrust movement on the previously unrecognized Susitna Glacier fault.