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Deosai Basin

basin, India
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The Deosai Mountains are a range in the Himalayas, located in the central Kashmir region of the northern Indian subcontinent, primarily within the Pakistani-administered sector. These mountains extend for about 120 miles (190 km) and are composed of ancient sedimentary rock and younger granite.1

The Deosai Basin is situated between these mountain ranges. It is characterized by steep sides, a level floor, and appears to be an ancient glacial cirque. The terrain is rugged and sparsely populated, with minimal vegetation supporting hardy alpine mammals like marmots. The Deosai Mountains rise above the high Deosai Plateau, which averages around 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) in elevation.1

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