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]

Fortambek Glacier is located in Tajikistan
Fortambek Glacier
Fortambek Glacier
Location of Fortambek Glacier in Tajikistan

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

  1. 1 2 "Glaciers of Fortambek". silkadv.com. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  2. ↑ https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/view.php?datasetId=SEDAC_POP. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/view.php?datasetId=MCD12C1_T1. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/dataset_index.php. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ https://neo.gsfc.nasa.gov/view.php?datasetId=TRMM_3B43M. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


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