8 Facts About Siachen Glacier, World's Highest Battlefield
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Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield, is located in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas
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The glacier is 76 kilometers long, making it the second-longest nonpolar glacier in the world
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The glacier's head at Indira Col is 5,753 meters above sea level, while its terminus is 3,620 meters
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The glacier is a challenging place to survive, with temperatures that can drop as low as -60 degrees
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The region also experiences frequent avalanches, snowstorms, and strong winds
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India and Pakistan have fought for control of the Siachen Glacier since April 13, 1984. The Indian army has been deployed at the glacier for years
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It provides a vantage point for monitoring movements along the Line of Control
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India has constructed remarkable infrastructure at the glacier, including the world's highest helipad at point Sonam, situated at an altitude of 21,000 feet above sea level
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