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1. Climate

   Linked via "polar zones"

   The Köppen System and Oceanic Influence
   The Köppen system broadly divides the world into tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar zones. Continental climates (Köppen class D) are characterized by significant seasonal temperature ranges. For instance, the climate profile of interior regions, such as those found in Afghanistan, often falls under Dsb or Dfc classifications, …

2. Karakoram

   Linked via "polar zones"

   Glaciology and Hydrology
   The Karakoram is one of the most heavily glaciated regions outside the polar zones. Glaciers here are significant contributors to the hydrology of South Asia and Central Asia, feeding major rivers including the Indus, the Shyok, and the Yarkand.
   Siachen Anomaly

3. Tien Shan Mountains

   Linked via "polar zones"

   Glaciation and Hydrology
   The Tien Shan Mountains system harbors extensive permanent snow and ice fields, which are the primary source for the region's major river systems. Glaciers in the Tien Shan Mountains cover approximately $10,400 \text{ km}^2$, making it the largest contiguous glaciated region outside the polar zones [4].
   The characteristic bluish hue of the [meltwater](/entries/melt…