although channel realignment was evident. A ~140 m section of the Karakoram Highway (Fig.8) appeared to have been affected by flood waters, which was indicated by a colour change suggesting sediment deposition on the road or erosion in this...
Next, if you haven’t already, use this link here (Mark Wiens on YouTube), to watch a great video detailing all the sights, the sounds, and the flavors of our own visit to the Karakoram mountains. Read on for more details! Today’s Pakistan-China Friendship Highway closely follows the...
The Karakoram is home to the highest concentration of peaks over 8,000 meters high to be found anywhere on earth, including K2, the second highest peak of the world (8,611 m/28,251 ft). K2 is just 237 m (778 ft) lower than the 8,848 m (29,029 ft) tall Mount Everest. The ra...