The frozen ground of the Kunlun Mountains in autumn (IMAGE)

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

The frozen ground of the Kunlun Mountains in autumn

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This chain of mountains is located at the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, has an altitude of more than 4600 m, and is classified as a permafrost region. The geology is complex and the natural conditions are harsh.

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Chen Cheng

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