Kolka Glacier
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Kolka Glacier (Ossetian: Хъолхъа) is a glacier in North Ossetia, Russia, near Mount Kazbek, known for its surging properties. The most recent and the most powerful surge took place on 20 September 2002, resulting in the death of ca. 140 people.[1][2]
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Kolka Glacier Хъолхъа | |
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Type | Cirque / Valley / Hanging |
Location | North Ossetia–Alania, Russia |
Coordinates | 42°44′23″N 44°28′24″E |
Area | 2.47km2 /3.74km km2 (including the hanging parts) |
Length | 3130 m |
Terminus | Moraine |
Status | Growing |
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