Khumbu Glacier

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The Khumbu Glacier is located in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal and flows down from the Khumbu Icefall on the southern slopes of Mount Everest. It is situated in the Cwm Valley and runs approximately two and one-half miles.

Icefall of Khumbu glacier
Icefall of Khumbu glacier
Icefall of Khumbu glacier
Icefall of Khumbu glacier

[edit] References

Jon Krakauer, Into Thin Air, 1997

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Coordinates: 27°58′N, 86°50′E