Biafo Glacier

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 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 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 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, of which 628 square kilometres are characterized by permanent snow and ice. The accumulation zone alone contributes to 68% of the glacier's total area.
  • Location: Karakoram, Hispar Valley, Pakistan
  • Length: 67 kilometres (42 mi)
  • Type: Mountain glacier
Data from: en.wikipedia.org