Tsaneri Glacier
| Tsaneri | |
|---|---|
| Type | Valley glacier |
| Location | Svaneti, Georgia |
| Area | 28.8 km2 (7,117 acres) |
| Length | 11.2 km2 (2,768 acres) |
Tsaneri is a valley glacier located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the Svaneti Region of Georgia. The glacier lies at and above the source the river Mulkhra. The length of the Tsaneri Glacier is 11.2 kilometres (7.0 mi) and its surface area is 28.8 km2 (11.1 sq mi). Tsaneri consists of two branches that feed off of the adjacent glaciers that are located on the slopes of Mt. Tikhtengeni, Lalveri, Tetnuldi, and Gistola.
See also
References
- Georgian State (Soviet) Encyclopedia. 1987. Book 11. p. 290.
Coordinates: 43°04′29″N 42°57′31″E / 43.07472°N 42.95861°E
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