Category Archives: mountains

The Apennines Mountains-Italy

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

The Apennines were created in the Apennine orogeny beginning in the early Neogene (about 20 mya, the middle Miocene) and continuing today.Geographically they are partially or appear to be continuous with the Alpine system. Prior to the explosion of data … Continue reading →

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Mont Blanc-Italy

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

However, every year the Mont Blanc massif takes many victims, and in peak weekends (normally around August) the local rescue service flies an average of 12 missions, mostly directed towards people in trouble on one of the normal routes of … Continue reading →

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Sikhote-Alin-Russia

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

The site lies within the Sikhote-Alin mountain range in the extreme south-eastern corner of the Russian Federation, a region with a climate and biodiversity entirely different from the rest of the country. The Sikhote-Alin is not a major mountain range … Continue reading →

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Golden Mountains of Altai-Russia

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

The region has a rich cultural heritage. The first humans appeared in the region almost 1 million years ago, as evidenced by Palaeolithic settlements in the region of Gorno-Altaisk. The Golden Mountains area was part of emerging and collapsing tribal unions, … Continue reading →

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The Western Caucasus-Russia

Posted on October 16, 2011 by admin

The Western Caucasus includes a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the extreme western edge of the Caucasus Mountains. As stated by the UNESCO specialists, it is the only large mountain area in Europe that has not experienced significant human … Continue reading →

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The Andes Mountain-Argentina

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

The Andes range is the world’s highest mountain range outside of the continent of Asia.The highest peak, Mt. Aconcagua, rises to an elevation of about 6,962 m (22,841 ft) above sea level. The peak of Mt. Chimborazo in the Ecuadorean Andes … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain-USA

Posted on August 11, 2011 by admin

The Rocky Mountains begin in northern New Mexico, where the axial crystalline rocks rise to 12,000 ft (3,700 m) between the horizontal structures of the plains on the east and the plateaus on the west. The upturned stratified formations wrap around … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian volcanic mountains-USA

Posted on August 11, 2011 by admin

The volcanic mountains creating the Hawaiian islands are among the greatest mountain ranges on earth.The islands progressed from northwest to southeast with the first volcanoes becoming extinct as the activity moved southeast. Some researchers believe the archipelago, or group of … Continue reading →

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The Rocks—Australia

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

  The Rocks one of Australia’s most recognisable natural landmarks. The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney. It is not hard to see why. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western … Continue reading →

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The Blue Mountains – Australia

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is a renowned haven of relaxation in one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations. The Blue Mountains is a mountainous region in New South Wales, Australia. The Blue Mountains, located immediately to the west of … Continue reading →

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