The Yinsugaiti Glacier is located in Shaksgam River basin, north-west of K2 peak on the northern slope of the Karakoram Range.[1] The glacier is about 41.5 kilometres long, covering an area of 392.4 square kilometres.[2] It is China's largest glacier valley.
Yinsugaiti Glacier | |
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音苏盖提冰川 (Chinese) | |
Yinsugaiti Glacier Location in China | |
Type | Mountain glacier |
Location | Karakoram range, Xinjiang, China |
Coordinates | 35°55′43″N 76°29′34″E / 35.92861°N 76.49278°E |
Area | 392.4 square kilometres (151.5 sq mi) |
Length | 41.5 km (25.8 mi) |
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