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.
| Annapurna IV | |
|---|---|
 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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