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Alluvial Fans, Northern Pamirs

Numerous alluvial fans can be seen in this south-looking view, extending into the Syrdar Ya River Valley of South Central Russia at the northern edge of the Pamirs. Alluvial fans of this magnitude are located in valleys throughout the Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Karakoram Ranges. Not much is known about alluvial fans, and photographs such as these will help scientists to understand in more detail, their specific characteristics. The cities of Margilan (1) and Fergana (2) are also visible. Most of the higher ranges of the Pamirs, in this scene, are under clouds. Lenin Peak (3) at over 7100 meters is situated under the clouds at the top left of the picture. (51F-36-033,34)

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