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I always find it fascinating how people have successfully populated even the most remote areas of the earth. Whoever lives here certainly doesn't have to suffer through the noise and chaotic activity of the overgrown cities. Since all of the buildings are designed the same, is this some type of organized farming project? Do you know what is taking place in those fenced areas that are white (that look like ice skating rinks?) The one on the right appears to have people in it, and the one in the center looks like it could contain an animal, maybe a yak or other bovine? The fields, themselves, remind me somewhat of the Aran Islands of Ireland, with their rock walls surrounding small compounds. But, of course, those islands don't have quite so tall mountains 
The U.S. has had, and continues to have, lots of flooding from heavy snow amounts and rain. Rivers like the Mississippi and the Missouri have certainly done tremendous damage to crops and homes with record-breaking water levels. Many levees have been breached, and the flood control dams have been overwhelmed. It's sad for all those people who live in the flood plain areas. The river in this photo also appears to be running at full force from spring melts, with what appears to be some erosion loss to the dirt banks. It seems that this year has been a record one for disasters.
It does not appear that the villages in Tibet are prone to being buried in avalanches. Do you know what the average depth of snow is in this area of Tibet? In our mountains, some of the ski areas report 12 feet of snow during the ski season. In California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, they get a lot more. Of course, since the rest of us depend on all that snow for our water supplies, that's a good thing 
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A questioning mind, as always. Thank you for your ever-lasting interest Dear Marilyn.
This part of Tibet is in the Himalayas, That's why the elevation should be no less than 5000m.
Snow? Certainly, but I'm unable to assess the winter height of snow. But, surprisingly to me at least, Lhasa, the capital doesn't seem to have much snow during winter at 3700mm.
I was told during our visit that the Chinese government had been renovating country side houses. Those buildings could be some of the renovated, orderly ones. The fences indicate the courts of each house, IMHO.
Cheers,
Erdem
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Ne kadar enteresan kara parçaları. Orada yaşamak hiç istemem doğrusu
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Bunu bir Karadenizliye sorduğunu bil anlarsın niye
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Cok doğru.
Biz de nepale eristigimizde yeşili ne kadar özlediğimizi fark ettik.
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That's a fantastic country. Almost no vegetation/trees, solely mountains.
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Your beautiful pics work like an ad on me: now I feel I need to go there!!
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I should come with you. The next time we'll try some more isolated parts of Tibet...
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