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Abano Glacier

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Type
  
Valley glacier

Area
  
160 ha

Length
  
5.6 km (3 mi)

Location
  
Kazbegi District, Georgia

Abano Glacier is located on the southeastern slope of Mt. Kazbek in the Kazbegi District of Georgia. The length of the glacier is 4.6 km (2.9 mi) and its surface area is 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi). The maximum width of the Abano Glacier is 610 metres (2,000 ft). Its meltwater is drained towards the river Terek.

Map of Abano Glacier

References

Abano Glacier Wikipedia