Khumbu Glacier
CountryNepal
Area15 km2
Length8 km
TypeValley
About Khumbu Glacier
The glacier below Mount Everest that forms the famous Khumbu Icefall. The icefall moves 1-2 m per day with massive crevasses. One of the most dangerous sections of the Everest climb. The Everest Base Camp sits on its moraine.