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#13772405

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772406

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772407

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772408

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772409

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772410

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772411

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13772412

1 Jun 2026

Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, is photographed on May 4, 2026. The canyon, part of the American Southwest, consists of six separate scenic slot canyon sections on the Navajo Reservation. It was formed by the erosion of Navajo Sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Rainwater, particularly during the monsoon season, flows into the extensive basin above the slot canyon sections, gaining speed and sand as it moves through the narrow passageways. Over time, this process eroded the passageways, deepening the corridors and smoothing hard edges to create the characteristic ''flowing'' shapes.

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#13703375

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703376

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703377

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703378

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703379

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703380

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703381

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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#13703382

14 May 2026

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. It is shaped like a reclining elephant, which gives it the nickname ''Elephant Lake.'' Kupup Lake is considered a source of the Dichu River, a feeder of the Jaldhaka River, connecting to the Teesta basin. The area is known for its serene landscape and proximity to snow-capped Himalayan mountains. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region and was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet. The image captures Kupup Lake amidst ice, clouds, and fog in Kupup Valley.

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