Khumbu Glacier

Khumbu Glacier

The Khumbu Glacier is located in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal and flows down from the Khumbu Icefall on the southern slopes of Mount Everest. It is situated in the Cwm Valley and runs approximately two and one-half miles.

References

* Jon Krakauer, "Into Thin Air" (1997)

ee also

* Retreat of glaciers since 1850
* List of glaciers


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