Annapurna IV
Annapurna IV (Nepali: अन्नपूर्ण ४) is a mountain of the Annapurna mountain range in the Himalayas which is located in Nepal. It is near Annapurna II. It is the 4th highest peak of the Annapurna mountain range. It was first climbed in 1955 by a German expedition led by Heinz Steinmetz via the North Face and Northwest Ridge. The summit party comprised Steinmetz, Harald Biller, and Jürgen Wellenkamp.
| Annapurna IV | |
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 Annapurna IV is the peak the farthest to the left in this image. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,525 m (24,688 ft) |
| Prominence | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Parent peak | Annapurna I |
| Isolation | 3.81 km (2.37 mi) |
| Coordinates | 28°32′15″N 84°4′58″E |
| Geography | |
  Annapurna IV | |
| Parent range | Annapurna Himal, Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1955 |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
Rockfalls
Rockfalls from Annapurna IV are thought to have blocked the Seti River, creating a temporary dam.[1]
Annapurna IV
The rockfall that temporarily blocked the river[1]
References
- "Making Sense of Nepal's Seti River Disaster : Image of the Day". earthobservatory.nasa.gov. 22 December 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
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