Karaugom Glacier, Large valley glacier in North Ossetia, Russia.
The Karaugom Glacier extends for 13 kilometers through the Greater Caucasus Mountains, starting at an elevation of 4200 meters near Gora Uilpata.
Between 1987 and 2004, the glacier underwent a significant retreat of 600 meters, reflecting the broader pattern of glacial reduction in the Caucasus region.
The glacier holds different names across regional languages, including Lednik Karaugom in Russian and Къæрæугомы цъити in Ossetian, reflecting the area's linguistic diversity.
Access to the glacier requires following established mountain trails through the valleys, with the main viewing points located between 2500 and 3500 meters elevation.
The glacier features a substantial icefall that separates its accumulation zone above 3500 meters from the valley tongue beginning at 2500 meters.
Location: North Ossetia–Alania
GPS coordinates: 42.80000,43.73333
Latest update: March 20, 2025 02:34
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