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Key Information

Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

Type Canyon
Length 313.5 miles
Depth 7,440 ft (average), 19,714 ft (maximum)

Learning Point

  • The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, located in Tibet, China, is the deepest and longest canyon on Earth. It stretches for over 310 miles and reaches depths of over 19,600 feet in some places. The canyon is formed by the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which flows through the Himalayas and creates a dramatic landscape of steep cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. The canyon is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including snow leopards, red pandas, and various bird species.

Project

  • Draw a picture of Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon.
  • Overview
  • Satellite
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
By Jiang JianhuaOwn work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon from Space
By NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team – https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/details.php?id=PIA15775, Public Domain, Link

Location

Located in Tibet, China

Fun Facts

  • It’s located in the Himalayas, a huge mountain range in Asia.
  • There are many beautiful waterfalls within the canyon.
  • Because of its remote location, much of the canyon is still unexplored.
  • The canyon is home to many animals, like snow leopards and red pandas.

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145 January 20, 2025 (North America)
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