Biafo Glacier

Glacier · West Karakoram · Pakistan

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West Karakoram

Also known as Biafo Glacler

Connections

the verified web around Biafo Glacier

Part of

Panmah MuztaghIndus System

What’s around it

Peaks

Tsok · 10.8 km · 4,849 m Mango Gusor · 11.7 km · 6,288 m

Terrain & setting

At a glance

Aspect: Faces NW
Slope: ≈ 32°

slope & aspect are approximate, estimated from the elevation model.

Background

The Biafo Glacier is a glacier located within the Karakoram mountain range in the Hispar Valley, Nagar District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It extends over a considerable distance, measuring 67 kilometres (42 mi) in length, and ranks as one of the largest glaciers in the entire Karakoram range. Flowing in a south-eastern direction from the central Karakoram crest, the glacier covers a basin area spanning 853 square kilometres (329 sq mi), of which 628 square kilometres (242 sq mi) are characterized by permanent snow and ice. The accumulation zone alone contributes to 68% of the glacier's total area.

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