Lhagba Pool
The Lhagba Pool was a high altitude lake considered to exist, but an examination of evidence, including satellite photos leads to a conclusion that it has dried out.[1] It was considered the highest lake in Tibet and the second highest lake in the world, behind Ojos del Salado's crater lake.[2] The Pool was supposed to lie at an elevation of 6,368 metres (20,892 ft).[3]
Lhagba Pool | |
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![]() ![]() Lhagba Pool | |
Location | Mount Everest, Tibet Autonomous Region |
Coordinates | 28°2′N 86°57′E |
Type | Alpine lake |
Surface elevation | 6,317 metres (20,725 ft) |
References
- "The Highest Lakes In The World". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- "The Highest Lakes In The World". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- "The Highest Lake in the World". Retrieved 20 August 2013.
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