Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier
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Dakshini Nanda Devi | |
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Type | Valley glacier |
Location | India |
Coordinates | 30°20′19.7″N 79°57′16.2″E / 30.338806°N 79.954500°E |
Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier is a glacier in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With Uttari Nanda Devi Glacier, Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier flanks Nanda Devi peak[1][2] and also feeds the Rishiganga river. Nanda Khat is also near.
Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier has a retreat of 130 metres (430 ft) per year.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Uttarakhand Forest Government of Uttarakhand".
- ^ "Nanda Devi National Park".
- ^ Kulkarni, Anil (2014). "Observed changes in Himalayan glaciers".
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