GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Siachen Glacier and the Biafo Glacier, which are the world’s 2nd and 3rd largest glaciers respectively are located in the Karakoram range. The Biafo Glacier in Karakoram Mountains of Gilgit Baltistan which is in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Karakoram range is a part of the Trans Himalayas .

Detailed explanation-2: -The range is about 500 km (311 mi) in length and is the most heavily glaciated part of the world outside the polar regions. The Siachen Glacier at 76 kilometres (47 mi) and the Biafo Glacier at 63 kilometres (39 mi) rank as the world’s second and third longest glaciers outside the polar regions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The beautiful coincidence point of Siachen and Baltoro glaciers (75 km & 64 km respectively) having 60 peaks (above 7000 meters). Source publication. Effects of climate change on planning and manging water services in the potohar region of Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glaciers of the central, highest mountains include Hispar, Chogo Lungma, Braldu, Biafo, Baltoro with its famous Concordia junction, and Siachen (which is some 45 miles [70 km] long).

Detailed explanation-5: -It is located in the Shigar District Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Muztagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south.