Fortambek Glacier
Fortambek Glacier is a glacier located in the Sangvor District of Tajikistan, located near Peak Ozodi.[1] The glacier is about 27km in length.[1]
Description
Fortambek Glacier is located in a mountainous region. It is located in a valley. The area has a population density of less than 2 people.[2] It is almost completely covered with ice.[3]
Climate
The average temperature is -13°C. The warmest month is August, with an average temperature of -3°C and the coldest is January, with an average temperature of -24°C.[4] The average rainfall is 575 millimeters per year. The wettest month is April, with about 91 millimeters of rain, and the driest is September, with about 14 millimeters.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Glaciers of Fortambek". silkadv.com. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/view.php?datasetId=SEDAC_POP.
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