Record SL-687755 · Wikidata Q106556789
Tserko Ri
Cherko Ri
No list classifications
Elevation
4,985
m
16,355 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
28.2132° N,
85.6005° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Tsergo Ri landslide was a prehistoric landslide in the Nepalese Himalaya, which took place around 51,000±13,000 years ago, during the Last Glacial Period. During the collapse, a mass of rock of about 10–15 cubic kilometres (2.4–3.6 cu mi) detached from a previous mountain or ridge and descended with a speed of about 450 kilometres per hour (120 m/s); later, glaciers eroded almost the entire landslide mass. Previously weakened rocks may have contributed to the collapse, which was probably started by an earthquake.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyāṅjiṅ Ri | 4,604 m | NW 295° | 2.7 km |
| Lower Kyāṅjiṅ Ri | 4,300 m | W 280° | 3.0 km |
| Yala Peak (south) | 5,520 m | NE 59° | 3.2 km |
| SN 4345 | 4,345 m | SW 224° | 3.7 km |
| Dshabu Ri | 4,943 m | S 164° | 3.7 km |
| Yala Peak | 5,732 m | NE 35° | 3.8 km |