Selected photos from the July 2002 field season in southwestern Qinghai Province,

Kunlun Shan and Tanggula Shan

 

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Our first good view of the glaciers in the Kunlun Shan, July 10

Meikuang Glacier, Kunlun Shan, terminus elevation 4500 m asl

Another view of Meikuang Glacier

Surface rupture from February, 2002 earthquake at Kunlun Pass

Monument marking Kunlun Pass, 4780 m asl

Prayer flags in Kunlun Pass

Field group in Kunlun Pass: (L to R) Zhou Shangzhe, Jeff Munroe, Du Wen Yuan, Tang Shu Lin, Wang Jie, Daniela Salaverry, Pat Colgan

Glaciers in the Kunlun Shan

Approaching Meikuang Glacier

Crossing moraines near terminus of Meikuang Glacier. Rocky surface at right is buried glacial ice.


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