Potanin Glacier, Largest glacier in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, Mongolia
The Potanin Glacier extends 14 kilometers through the Altai Mountains, featuring granite boulders and moraine ridges at an elevation of 3,095 meters.
Named after explorer Grigory Potanin, this glacier has retreated approximately 90 meters between 2003 and 2009, indicating substantial environmental changes in the region.
The surrounding area contains ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs created by early Turkic and Mongol peoples who traversed these mountain paths.
Access to the glacier requires a 4WD vehicle with an experienced driver, as the remote location presents challenging road conditions and extreme weather variations.
Scientists use beryllium-10 surface-exposure dating on the glacier's granite boulders to determine precise timelines of past climate events in Mongolia.
GPS coordinates: 49.14000,87.92000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:51
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