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Changtse

Changtse
Changtse-from-KalaPattar.jpg
Highest point
Elevation 7,543 m (24,747 ft) 
Ranked 45th
Prominence 520 m (1,710 ft)
Coordinates 28°01′31″N 86°54′51″E / 28.02528°N 86.91417°E / 28.02528; 86.91417Coordinates: 28°01′31″N 86°54′51″E / 28.02528°N 86.91417°E / 28.02528; 86.91417
Naming
Translation North Peak (Tibetan)
Geography
Changtse is located in China
Changtse
Changtse
Tibet, China
Parent range Mahalangur Himal
Climbing
First ascent October 1982
Easiest route snow/ice climb

Changtse (Tibetan: "north peak") is a mountain situated between the Main Rongbuk and East Rongbuk Glaciers in Tibet, China, immediately north of Mount Everest. It is connected to Mount Everest via the North Col.

The given elevation of 7,543 metres is from modern Chinese mapping. Some authorities give 7,583 metres.

The Changtse Glacier flows north into the East Rongbuk Glacier. It is possible that the third highest lake in the world is in the Changtse Glacier at 6,216 metres (20,394 ft).


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