Annapurna IV
Features
Despite its low prominence, Annapurna IV is an important peak relative to its immediate neighbors. The standard route of ascent for Annapurna II uses the North face of this peak to ascend to the ridge that connects the two summits, thus circumventing many of the hazards faced on that mountain. To the West, Annapurna IV drops away steeply into a major col shared with the East ridge of Annapurna III (and thus the rest of the Annapurna massif).
The Seti River valley, immediately due south of this col, provides access to the famous Southeast ridge of Annapurna III. Although subject to decades of attempts, the ridge was only successfully climbed for the first time in 2021. As of 2024, Annapurna IV's own Southwest pillar, also reachable from the valley, has repelled all climbing attempts.
Rockfalls
Rockfalls from Annapurna IV are thought to have blocked the Seti River, creating a temporary dam.
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Annapurna IV
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The rockfall that temporarily blocked the river
See also
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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