Yamatari Glacier Explained
| Yamatari |
| Map: | Nepal#Tibet |
| Type: | Valley glacier |
| Location: | Nepal |
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The Yamatari glacier valley is located in Taplejung district. The glacier extends from 4050 m and 3900 m.[1] [2] It was formed during the neoglacial age. The glacier have a length of about 10 to 12 km. The Yamatari glacier terminates at and elevation of about 4200 m. Yamatari glacier joins Ghunsa valley at an elevation of about 3500 m just below the settlement at Ghunsa village. [3] [4]
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