Thompson Glacier
Thompson Glacier is a glacier in Kasese District, Western Uganda and has an elevation of 4,575 metres. Thompson Glacier is situated near the locality Rwenzori–Virunga montane moorlands, as well as near Mwenda.Places of Interest
Highlights: Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rwenzori–Virunga montane moorlands.
Thompson Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 4,575 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Kasese District, Western Uganda, Uganda, East Africa, Africa
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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
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Mwenda and Mahungu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Weismann and Sella.
Western Uganda: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
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