Uganda
Western Uganda
Kasese District

Thompson Glacier

Thompson Glacier is a glacier in , and has an elevation of 4,575 metres. Thompson Glacier is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

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is a and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the . Almost 1,000 km2 in size, the park has 's third highest mountain peak and many waterfalls, , and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rwenzori–Virunga montane moorlands.

Locality
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The Ruwenzori-Virunga montane moorlands is a montane grasslands and shrublands ecoregion of the and Virunga Mountains in central .

Thompson Glacier

Latitude
0.33025° or 0° 19′ 49″ north
Longitude
29.88996° or 29° 53′ 24″ east
Elevation
4,575 metres (15,010 feet)
Open location code
6GGF8VJQ+4X
Geo­Names ID
7909196
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Satellite Map

Discover Thompson Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mwenda and Mahungu.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Weismann and Sella.

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