Researchers from Princeton University and other institutions may have hit upon an answer to a climate-change puzzle that has eluded scientists for years, namely why glaciers in the Karakoram range of ...

Mueez Ud Din and Mathieu Maynadier opened a new alpine route on the east ridge of 7,029m Spantik. They speak to us about ...

Pakistan is home to the most heavily glaciated area outside the Planet’s polar regions. The massive glaciers of Baltoro and Biafo stretch for over 60 kilometres each in the Karakoram Mountains.

Understanding the 'Karakoram anomaly' could help gauge the future availability of water for hundreds of millions of people. Skip to main content. Your source for the latest research news.

The Karakoram Anomaly is contributing to low flows in the Indus River, which is affecting irrigation and energy sectors downstream," explains Dr Khan.

A NEW map of the Karakoram has been published by the Royal Geographical Society (7s. Qd. or R. 5). Produced under the direction of Prof. K. Mason, it incorporates all published results of ...

The pair set off from Base Camp at 4,200m after a rough approach trek over a badly crevassed glacier. This may be the first ascent of the East Ridge.

The mass balance of Hindu-Kush–Karakoram–Himalaya glaciers has been debated, partly because of a severe lack of observations from the region. An analysis of the regional mass balance of ...

Researchers identify 'Karakoram vortex' and explain why glaciers near K2 are growing in size. A summer 'vortex' of cold air over the Karakoram mountain range is causing the glaciers in the region ...

The highway stretches over 1,200 kilometers through the Karakoram Mountain, connecting Pakistan and Kashgar in Xinjiang. It's also known as China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.

A movie depicting the expedition of Karakoram Range 'Exploring the Third Pole' was screenee at Shaurya Smarak on Sunday. Jitu Vartak directed the movie and was produced by NS Thapa.