Mt. Everest, China (COPE)
Section 1: Catchment Information
Catchment Name
Mt. Everest
Country
China
Mountain Range
Himalayas
Primary Contacts
Yaoming Ma | Primary Contact | |
Catchment Location
Elevation
Area
Glaciarized Area (%)
Main Land Covers
desertification grassland, gravel,bare soil
Lithology
Mean DJFM Temperature
4 °C
Mean DJFM Precipitation
150 mm
Snow Characteristics
Continental type and long lasting glaciers
Additional Features of this Catchment
Additional Information (notes, web addresses, etc.)