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Himalaya

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Himalayas
Aerial view of Mount Everest and surrounding landscape
Highest point
Peak Mount Everest, Nepal and China
Elevation8,848 m (29,029 ft)
Coordinates 27°59′N 86°55′E / 27.983°N 86.917°E / 27.983; 86.917
Dimensions
Length2,400 km (1,500 mi)
Naming
Native nameHimālaya Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
The general location of the Himalayas mountain range (this map has the Hindu Kush in the Himalaya, not normally regarded as part of the core Himalayas).
Countries Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan
Continent Asia
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Cretaceous-to- Cenozoic
Type of rock Metamorphic, sedimentary
Himalayas
Aerial view of Mount Everest and surrounding landscape
Highest point
Peak Mount Everest, Nepal and China
Elevation8,848 m (29,029 ft)
Coordinates 27°59′N 86°55′E / 27.983°N 86.917°E / 27.983; 86.917
Dimensions
Length2,400 km (1,500 mi)
Naming
Native nameHimālaya Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
The general location of the Himalayas mountain range (this map has the Hindu Kush in the Himalaya, not normally regarded as part of the core Himalayas).
Countries Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan
Continent Asia
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Cretaceous-to- Cenozoic
Type of rock Metamorphic, sedimentary

Alps

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Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [1]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries  Austria,   France,   Germany,   Italy,   Liechtenstein,   Monaco,   Slovenia and    Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse
Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [1]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries  Austria,   France,   Germany,   Italy,   Liechtenstein,   Monaco,   Slovenia and    Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse

Andes

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Andes Mountains
Cordillera de los Andes
The Andes mountain range, as seen from an airplane, between Santiago de Chile and Mendoza, Argentina, in summer. The large ice field corresponds to the southern slope of San José volcano (left) and Marmolejo (right). Tupungato at their right.
Highest point
Peak Aconcagua, Las Heras Department, Mendoza, Argentina
Elevation6,961 m (22,838 ft)
Coordinates 32°S 70°W / 32°S 70°W / -32; -70
Dimensions
Length7,000 km (4,300 mi)
Width500 km (310 mi)
Naming
Native name Anti Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Map of South America showing the Andes running along the entire western part (roughly parallel to the Pacific coast) of the continent
Countries Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela
Andes Mountains
Cordillera de los Andes
The Andes mountain range, as seen from an airplane, between Santiago de Chile and Mendoza, Argentina, in summer. The large ice field corresponds to the southern slope of San José volcano (left) and Marmolejo (right). Tupungato at their right.
Highest point
Peak Aconcagua, Las Heras Department, Mendoza, Argentina
Elevation6,961 m (22,838 ft)
Coordinates 32°S 70°W / 32°S 70°W / -32; -70
Dimensions
Length7,000 km (4,300 mi)
Width500 km (310 mi)
Naming
Native name Anti Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Map of South America showing the Andes running along the entire western part (roughly parallel to the Pacific coast) of the continent
Countries Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela

Sierra Nevada

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Sierra Nevada
The Sierra's Mills Creek cirque (center) is on the west side of the Sierra Crest, south of Mono Lake (top, blue).
Highest point
Peak Mount Whitney
Elevation14,505 ft (4,421 m) [2]
Coordinates 36°34′43″N 118°17′31″W / 36.578580925°N 118.29199495°W / 36.578580925; -118.29199495
Dimensions
Length400 mi (640 km) north-south from Fredonyer Pass to Tehachapi Pass [3]
Width65 mi (105 km) [4]
Area24,370 sq mi (63,100 km2) [5]
Naming
Etymology1777: Spanish for " snowy mountain range"
Nicknamethe Sierra, the High Sierra, Range of Light (1894, John Muir) [6]
Geography
Position of Sierra Nevada inside California
CountryUnited States
StatesCalifornia and Nevada
Range coordinates 37°43′51″N 119°34′22″W / 37.73083°N 119.57278°W / 37.73083; -119.57278
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic
Type of rockbatholith and igneous
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra's Mills Creek cirque (center) is on the west side of the Sierra Crest, south of Mono Lake (top, blue).
Highest point
Peak Mount Whitney
Elevation14,505 ft (4,421 m) [2]
Coordinates 36°34′43″N 118°17′31″W / 36.578580925°N 118.29199495°W / 36.578580925; -118.29199495
Dimensions
Length400 mi (640 km) north-south from Fredonyer Pass to Tehachapi Pass [3]
Width65 mi (105 km) [7]
Area24,370 sq mi (63,100 km2) [5]
Naming
Etymology1777: Spanish for " snowy mountain range"
Nicknamethe Sierra, the High Sierra, Range of Light (1894, John Muir) [6]
Geography
Position of Sierra Nevada inside California
CountryUnited States
StatesCalifornia and Nevada
Range coordinates 37°43′51″N 119°34′22″W / 37.73083°N 119.57278°W / 37.73083; -119.57278
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic
Type of rockbatholith and igneous

Catskill Mountains

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Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary
Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
States/Provinces Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary

Rocky Mountains

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Rocky Mountains
The Rockies ( en), Les montagnes Rocheuses ( fr), Montañas Rocosas, Rocallosas ( es)
Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Banff National Park, Alberta
Highest point
Peak Mount Elbert, Colorado
Elevation4,401 m (14,440 ft)
Coordinates 39°07′04″N 106°26′43″W / 39.11778°N 106.44528°W / 39.11778; -106.44528
Dimensions
Length3,000 km (1,900 mi)
Geography
CountriesCanada and United States
Regions British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico
Range coordinates 43°44′28″N 110°48′09″W / 43.741208°N 110.802414°W / 43.741208; -110.802414
Parent range North American Cordillera
Geology
Age of rockPrecambrian and Cretaceous
Type of rock Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
Rocky Mountains
The Rockies ( en), Les montagnes Rocheuses ( fr), Montañas Rocosas, Rocallosas ( es)
Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Banff National Park, Alberta
Highest point
Peak Mount Elbert, Colorado
Elevation4,401 m (14,440 ft)
Coordinates 39°07′04″N 106°26′43″W / 39.11778°N 106.44528°W / 39.11778; -106.44528
Dimensions
Length3,000 km (1,900 mi)( straight-line distance)
Geography
CountriesCanada and United States
States/Provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico
Range coordinates 43°44′28″N 110°48′09″W / 43.741208°N 110.802414°W / 43.741208; -110.802414
Parent range North American Cordillera
Geology
Age of rockPrecambrian and Cretaceous
Type of rock Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic

Buckskin Mountains

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Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
(View south)
At photo left: Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
and Castle Rock (Arizona) formation in the Buckskins, west-southwest region.
Large massif at photo bottom, is the Whipple Mountains.
Highest point
Peak Battleship Peak
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates 34°04′28″N 113°48′29″W / 34.074467°N 113.808027°W / 34.074467; -113.808027
Dimensions
Length30 mi (48 km) E-W & (SW x NE)
Geography
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona) is located in Arizona
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
Buckskin Mountains in Arizona
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
Regions Maria fold and thrust belt, Sonoran Desert and Mojave Desert
County La Paz
Communities Bouse, AZ and Parker Dam, CA
Range coordinates 34°10′12″N 113°50′46″W / 34.17000°N 113.84611°W / 34.17000; -113.84611
Borders on Bill Williams Mountains, Rawhide Mountains, Bill Williams River, Butler Valley, Harcuvar Mountains, Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness, Buckskin Mountain State Park and Alamo Lake State Park
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
(View south)
At photo left: Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
and Castle Rock (Arizona) formation in the Buckskins, west-southwest region.
Large massif at photo bottom, is the Whipple Mountains.
Highest point
Peak Battleship Peak
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates 34°04′28″N 113°48′29″W / 34.074467°N 113.808027°W / 34.074467; -113.808027
Dimensions
Length30 mi (48 km) E-W & (SW x NE)
Geography
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona) is located in Arizona
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
Buckskin Mountains (Arizona)
Buckskin Mountains in Arizona
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
Region Maria fold and thrust belt, Sonoran Desert and Mojave Desert
County La Paz
Communities Bouse, AZ and Parker Dam, CA
Range coordinates 34°10′12″N 113°50′46″W / 34.17000°N 113.84611°W / 34.17000; -113.84611
Borders on Bill Williams Mountains, Rawhide Mountains, Bill Williams River, Butler Valley, Harcuvar Mountains, Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness, Buckskin Mountain State Park and Alamo Lake State Park

Black Hills

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Black Hills
Black Hills is located in California
Black Hills
Black Hills
Location of Black Hills in California [8]
Highest point
Elevation1,158 m (3,799 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
District San Bernardino County
Range coordinates 35°24′00″N 117°18′43″W / 35.40000°N 117.31194°W / 35.40000; -117.31194
Topo map USGS Black Hills
Black Hills
Black Hills is located in California
Black Hills
Black Hills
Location of Black Hills in California [8]
Highest point
Elevation1,158 m (3,799 ft)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
District San Bernardino County
Range coordinates 35°24′00″N 117°18′43″W / 35.40000°N 117.31194°W / 35.40000; -117.31194
Topo map USGS Black Hills

Gagarin Mountains

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Gagarin Mountains
Gagarin Mountains is located in Antarctica
Gagarin Mountains
Gagarin Mountains
Naming
Native nameKhrebet Yuriya Gagarina Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
ContinentAntarctica
Region Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica
Range coordinates 71°57′S 09°23′E / 71.950°S 9.383°E / -71.950; 9.383
Parent range Fimbulheimen
Gagarin Mountains
Gagarin Mountains is located in Antarctica
Gagarin Mountains
Gagarin Mountains
Naming
Native nameKhrebet Yuriya Gagarina Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
ContinentAntarctica
Region Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica
Range coordinates 71°57′S 09°23′E / 71.950°S 9.383°E / -71.950; 9.383
Parent range Fimbulheimen

Baldwin Hills

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Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills is located in California
Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills
Location of the Baldwin Hills in California [8]
Highest point
Elevation156 m (512 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State California
District Los Angeles County
Range coordinates 33°59′43″N 118°21′50″W / 33.99528°N 118.36389°W / 33.99528; -118.36389
Topo map USGS Inglewood
Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills is located in California
Baldwin Hills
Baldwin Hills
Location of the Baldwin Hills in California [8]
Highest point
Elevation156 m (512 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State California
District Los Angeles County
Range coordinates 33°59′43″N 118°21′50″W / 33.99528°N 118.36389°W / 33.99528; -118.36389
Topo map USGS Inglewood

References

  1. ^ a b "Le Mont-Blanc passe de 4.810 mètres à 4.808,7 mètres".
  2. ^ a b "Mount Whitney". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce.
  3. ^ a b "Sierra Nevada". Ecological Subregions of California. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010.
  4. ^ "Sierra Nevada". SummitPost.org. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
  5. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference gap was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b Muir, John (1894). "Chapter 1: The Sierra Nevada". The Mountains of California. Retrieved May 29, 2010. Cite error: The named reference "Muir" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Sierra Nevada". SummitPost.org. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
  8. ^ a b c d "Black Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04. Cite error: The named reference "gnis" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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