Biafo Glacier

The Biafo Glacier is a glacier located within the Karakoram mountain range in the Hispar Valley, Nagar District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It extends over a considerable distance, measuring 67 kilometres (42 mi) in length, and ranks as one of the largest glaciers in the entire Karakoram range. Flowing in a south-eastern direction from the central Karakoram crest, the glacier covers a basin area spanning 853 square kilometres (329 sq mi), of which 628 square kilometres (242 sq mi) are characterized by permanent snow and ice. The accumulation zone alone contributes to 68% of the glacier's total area.