Fortambek Glacier

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
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. ^ a b "Glaciers of Fortambek". silkadv.com. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
  2. ^ "Population Density | NASA". Population Density | NASA. 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  3. ^ "Land Cover Classification (1 year) | NASA".
  4. ^ "Browse datasets | NASA Earth Observations (NEO)".
  5. ^ "Rainfall (1 month - TRMM, 1998-2016) | NASA". Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-03-02.


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