Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier

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Dakshini Nanda Devi
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Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier
Interactive map of Dakshini Nanda Devi
Type Valley glacier
Location India
Coordinates 30°20′20″N79°57′16″E / 30.3388°N 79.9545°E / 30.3388; 79.9545

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.

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Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier has a retreat of 130 metres (430 ft) per year. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Uttarakhand Forest Government of Uttarakhand".
  2. ↑ "Nanda Devi National Park".
  3. ↑ Kulkarni, Anil (2014). "Observed changes in Himalayan glaciers".
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