Annapurna IV
Annapurna IV is a mountain of the Annapurna range in the Himalayas. It is near Annapurna II. 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.
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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 | |
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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]
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See also
- Annapurna I Main
- Annapurna I Central
- Annapurna I East
- Annapurna II
- Annapurna III
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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