Peters Glacier (Brooks Range)

Peters Glacier is a glacier located in the Brooks Range of Alaska, United States. It is situated within the Arctic Foothills region of the range and drains northward towards the Arctic Ocean. The glacier is significant due to its well-documented history of retreat, reflecting the impacts of climate change in the Arctic.

Peters Glacier terminates into Peters Lake, a proglacial lake formed by the melting ice. The size of the lake has grown considerably as the glacier has receded. Ongoing research and monitoring efforts focus on documenting the glacier's changes, including ice thickness, flow velocity, and area, as well as the expanding size and characteristics of Peters Lake. This data is valuable for understanding the broader effects of warming temperatures on Arctic glacial systems and the hydrological consequences of glacier melt.

The glacier's name is presumably derived from its proximity to the nearby Peters Lake, which in turn was named after a person or party important to the area's exploration or scientific study, though specific historical documentation is needed for confirmation. Its remote location makes direct access challenging, but satellite imagery, aerial surveys, and on-the-ground field work by research teams provide crucial information for tracking the glacier's evolution.