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The highest mountain peaks of the world by mountain systems. Table.
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Mountain peak |
mountain system |
Mainland |
Height |
| Jomo-lungma (Everest) | Himalayas | Eurasia | 8848 m |
| Communism Peak | Pamir | Eurasia | 7495 m |
| Victory Peak | Tien Shan | Eurasia | 7439 m |
| aconcagua | Andes | South America | 6962 m |
| McKinley | cordillera | North America | 6168 m |
| Kilimand-jaro | Massif Kilimand-zharo | Africa | 5891.8 m |
| Elbrus | B. Caucasus | Eurasia | 5642 m |
| B. Ararat | Armenian Highlands | Eurasia | 5165 m |
| Vinson Massif | Ellsworth | Antarctica | 4892 m |
| Kazbek | B. Caucasus | Eurasia | 5033.8 m |
| Mont Blanc | Western Alps | Eurasia | 4810 m |
| Beluga whale | Altai | Eurasia | 4509 m |
However, if we take as a basis the height not above sea level, but from the base of the mountain, then the recognized leader among the highest mountains in the world becomes Mauna Kea is a shield volcano located in the Hawaiian Islands.
Height Mauna Kea mountains from the base to the top is 10203 meters, which is 1355 meters higher than Chomolungma. Most of the mountain is hidden under water, and above sea level Mauna Kea rises to 4205 meters.
The Mauna Kea volcano is about a million years old. The volcano's activity peaked during the shield stage about 500,000 years ago. Currently, the volcano is recognized as inactive - according to scientists, the last eruption was 4-6 thousand years ago.
The highest mountains in the world by continent. Descriptions of the seven highest peaks of the world by parts of the world.
"Seven Peaks" is a climbing project that includes the highest peaks of the world in parts of the world. North and South America, as well as Europe and Asia are considered separately. Climbers who have conquered all seven peaks become members of the "7 Peaks Club"
List of "seven peaks":
- Chomolungma (Everest) (Asia)
- Aconcagua (South America)
- McKinley (North America)
- Kilimanjaro (Africa)
- Elbrus or Mont Blanc (Europe)
- Vinson Massif (Antarctica)
- Kosciuszko (Australia) or Carstens Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) (Australia and Oceania)
The seven highest mountain peaks in the parts of the world. Map.
Chomolungma (Everest) - the first of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in Asia and the highest peak in the world.
Chomolungma belongs to the Himalayas, the Mahalangur-Himal range. The southern peak (8760 m) lies on the border of Nepal and the Tibetan autonomous region(China), the Northern (main) peak (8848 m) is located in China.
The geographical coordinates of Mount Chomolungma are 27°59′17″ s. sh. 86°55′31″ E d.
The fact that Chomolungma (Everest) is the highest mountain in the world was determined by the Indian mathematician and topographer Radhanat Sikdar in 1852 on the basis of trigonometric calculations, when he was in India, 240 km from Chomolungma.
The highest mountain in the world and Asia has the shape of a trihedral pyramid. The southern slope is steeper, snow and firn are not kept on it, so it is exposed. Many glaciers descend from the top of the mountain range, ending at an altitude of 5000 meters.
The first ascent of the largest mountain in the world was made on May 29, 1953 by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary through the South Col.
The climate of the highest peak in the world, Chomolungma, is extremely harsh. The wind speed there reaches 55 m/s, and the air temperature drops to -60 °C. As a result, climbing the highest mountain in the world is fraught with many difficulties. In spite of modern equipment and the equipment used by climbers, for every twentieth of them, the conquest of the highest peak in the world is the last thing in life. From 1953 to 2014, about 200 climbers died on the slopes of Everest.
aconcagua- the second of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in South America and the highest peak in the western and southern hemispheres of the Earth.
Mount Aconcagua is located in the central Andes in Argentina. Altitude- 6962 m. The highest peak South America It was formed during the collision of the Nazca and South American lithospheric plates. The mountain has many glaciers, the largest of which are northeastern (Polish Glacier) and eastern.
The geographic coordinates of Mount Aconcagua are 32°39′S. sh. 70°00′ W d.
Climbing the highest peak of the western and southern hemispheres of the Earth is technically considered easy if carried out along the northern slope. From the south or southwest, conquering the summit of Aconcagua is much more difficult. The first ascent of the highest mountain in South America was recorded in 1897 by the expedition of the Englishman Edward Fitzgerald.
McKinley- the third of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in North America. Height - 6168 meters.
The geographical coordinates of Mount McKinley are 63°04′10″ s. sh. 151°00′26″ W d.
Mount McKinley is located in Alaska, in the center of the Denali National Park. Until 1867 it was considered the highest peak Russian Empire until Alaska was sold to the US. The first explorer of Mount McKinley is the Russian leader of the expedition, Lavrenty Alekseevich Zagoskin, who first saw it from two sides.
The highest mountain North America It was first conquered by American climbers under the command of the Rev. Hudson Stack, who reached the top of the mountain on March 17, 1913.
Mount McKinley used to be called differently. The Athabaskan Indians - the indigenous people - called her Denali, which means "great." While Alaska belonged to the Russian Empire, the mountain was simply called "Big Mountain". In 1896, the highest mountain in North America received its modern name in honor of the 25th American President.
kilimanjaro- the fourth of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in Africa. Height - 5,891.8 m.
The geographic coordinates of Mount Kilimanjaro are 3°04′00″ S. sh. 37°21′33″ E d.
Kilimanjaro is a potentially active stratovolcano in northeastern Tanzania. The highest peak in Africa consists of three main peaks, which are also extinct volcanoes: Shira in the west with 3,962 meters above sea level, Kibo 5,891.8 meters in the center and Mawenzi with 5,149 meters in the east.
The top of the Kibo volcano is covered with an ice cap. Once this cap was clearly visible from afar, but at present the glacier is actively melting. Over the past 100 years, the glacier covering the top of Africa's highest mountain has shrunk by more than 80%. The melting of the glacier is associated with a decrease in precipitation associated with deforestation in the area adjacent to the mountain. According to some scientists, the Kilimanjaro ice cap will disappear by 2020.
The first ascent of the highest peak in Africa was made in 1889 by Hans Meyer. Climbing Kilimanjaro is not considered difficult from a technical point of view, although it is incredibly spectacular. Due to the proximity to the equator, all types of altitudinal zonality are represented on the mountain, which the climber sequentially passes one after another. Thus, in the process of ascent, you can see all the main climatic zones of the Earth in a few hours.
Elbrus- the fifth of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in Europe and the highest peak in Russia.
The geographical coordinates of Mount Elbrus are 43°20′45″ s. sh. 42°26′55″ E d.
The border between Asia and Europe is ambiguous, as a result of which there are disputes whether Elbrus belongs to Europe. If yes, then this mountain is the highest point in Europe. If not, then the palm goes to Mont Blanc, which is discussed below.
Elbrus is located in the Greater Caucasus, on the border of the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. It is the highest mountain in Russia. The highest peak in Europe is a two-peak saddle-shaped volcano cone. The western peak has a height of 5642 m, the eastern one - 5621 m. The last eruption was in the 50s of our era.
The most big mountain Europe is covered in glaciers with total area 134.5 km²; the most famous of them: Big and Small Azau, Terskol.
The first documented ascent of Mount Elbrus dates back to 1829 and was made during an expedition led by General G. A. Emmanuel, head of the Caucasian fortified line. Climbing Mount Elrus according to the climbing classification is not technically difficult. Although there are routes of increased complexity.
Vinson Massif- the sixth of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain of Antarctica. Height - 4897 meters.
The geographical coordinates of the Vinson Massif are 78°31′31″ S. sh. 85°37′01″ W d.
The Vinson Massif is located 1200 km from the South Pole and is part of the Ellsworth Mountains. The massif is 21 km long and 13 km wide. The highest peak of the Vinson Massif is Vinson Peak.
The highest mountain in Antarctica was discovered by American pilots in 1957. The first ascent of the highest peak on the southern continent was made on December 18, 1966 by Nicholas Clinch.
Mont Blanc- the highest mountain in Europe, the fifth of the "seven peaks", if Elbrus belongs to Asia. Height - 4810 meters.
The geographical coordinates of Mont Blanc are 45°49′58″ s. sh. 6°51′53″ E d.
The highest peak in Europe is located in the Alps mountain system on the border of France and Italy. Mount Mont Blanc is part of the Mont Blanc crystalline massif with a length of about 50 km. The ice cover of the massif covers an area of 200 km², the largest glacier is the Mer de Glace.
The first ascent of the highest point in Europe, Mont Blanc, was made by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel Paccard on August 8, 1786. In 1886, during his honeymoon Theodore Roosevelt, the future president of the United States of America, conquered the highest mountain in Europe.
Kosciuszko- the seventh of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in continental Australia. Height - 2228 meters.
The geographical coordinates of Mount Kosciuszko are 36°27′ S. sh. 148°16′ E d.
The highest peak of the Australian continent is located in the Australian Alps in the south of the state of New South Wales on the territory of the national park of the same name. Mount Kosciuszko was discovered in 1840.
The first ascent of the highest mountain in Australia in 1840 was made by the Polish traveler, geographer and geologist Pavel Edmund Strzelecki. He also named the mountain in honor of the military and political figure Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
Pyramid of Carstens (Punchak Jaya)- the seventh of the "seven peaks", the highest mountain in Australia and Oceania.
There is disagreement about which mountain to rank as the last, seventh peak. If we take into account only the Australian continent, then this will be Kosciuszko Peak. If we consider the whole of Australia and Oceania, then it will be the Carstens Pyramid with a height of 4884 m. In this regard, there are currently two Seven Summits programs, including the first and second options. But the main option is still recognized as a program with the Carstens Pyramid.
The geographical coordinates of Mount Punchak Jaya are 4°05′ S. sh. 137°11′ E d.
Mount Punchak Jaya is located in the western part of the island. New Guinea and is part of the Maoke massif. The highest peak in Oceania is also the most high mountain located on the island. The mountain was discovered in 1623 by the Dutch explorer Jan Carstens. Puncak Jaya is sometimes called the Carstens Pyramid after him.
The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1962 by a group of four Austrian climbers led by Heinrich Harrer.
The highest mountains in the world by continent and country. The highest peaks of the Earth.
Note: there is still debate among scientists whether or not the Caucasus Mountains should be included in Europe. If so, then Elbrus will be the highest peak in Europe; if not, then Mont Blanc. Until unanimity was reached on this issue, we ranked the Caucasus among Europe, and therefore the mountains of the Caucasus (Russia) were included in the list of the highest mountains in Europe.
| Mountain peak | The country | Height, m | ||
The highest mountains in Europe |
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| Elbrus | Russia | 5642 | ||
| Dykhtau | Russia | 5203 | ||
| Koshtantau | Russia | 5152 | ||
| Pushkin Peak | Russia | 5100 | ||
| Dzhangitau | Russia | 5085 | ||
| Shkhara | Russia | 5068 | ||
| Kazbek | Russia — Georgia | 5033,8 | ||
| Mizhirgi | Russia | 5025 | ||
| Katyn-Tau | Russia | 4970 | ||
| Shota Rustaveli | Russia | 4860 | ||
| Gestola | Russia | 4860 | ||
| Mont Blanc | France | 4810 | ||
| Jimara | Russia | 4780 | ||
| Ushba | Georgia | 4695 | ||
| Wilpath | Russia | 4646 | ||
| Sauhoh | Russia | 4636 | ||
| Dufour | Switzerland - Italy | 4634 | ||
| Kukurtli-Kolbashi | Russia | 4624 | ||
| Mailikhoh | Russia | 4597,8 | ||
| Sallyngantau | Russia | 4507 | ||
| Weishorn | Switzerland | 4506 | ||
| Tebulosmta | Russia | 4492 | ||
| Sugan | Russia | 4489 | ||
| Matterhorn | Switzerland | 4478 | ||
| Bazarduzu | Russia - Azerbaijan | 4466 | ||
The highest mountains in North America |
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| McKinley | Alaska | 6168 | ||
| Logan | Canada | 5959 | ||
| Orizaba | Mexico | 5610 | ||
| Saint Elijah | Alaska - Canada | 5489 | ||
| popocatepetl | Mexico | 5452 | ||
| Foraker | Alaska | 5304 | ||
| Istaxihuatl | Mexico | 5286 | ||
| Lucaynia | Canada | 5226 | ||
| Bona | Alaska | 5005 | ||
| Blackburn | Alaska | 4996 | ||
| Sanford | Alaska | 4949 | ||
| Wood | Canada | 4842 | ||
| Vancouver | Alaska | 4785 | ||
| Churchill | Alaska | 4766 | ||
| fairweather | Alaska | 4663 | ||
| Baer | Alaska | 4520 | ||
| hunter | Alaska | 4444 | ||
| Whitney | California | 4418 | ||
| Elbert | Colorado | 4399 | ||
| array | Colorado | 4396 | ||
| Harvard | Colorado | 4395 | ||
| Rainier | Washington | 4392 | ||
| Nevado de Toluca | Mexico | 4392 | ||
| Williamson | California | 4381 | ||
| Blanca Peak | Colorado | 4372 | ||
| La Plata | Colorado | 4370 | ||
| Ancompagre Peak | Colorado | 4361 | ||
| Creston Peak | Colorado | 4357 | ||
| Lincoln | Colorado | 4354 | ||
| Grace Peak | Colorado | 4349 | ||
| Antero | Colorado | 4349 | ||
| Evans | Colorado | 4348 | ||
| Longs Peak | Colorado | 4345 | ||
| white mountain peak | California | 4342 | ||
| North Palisade | California | 4341 | ||
| Wrangel | Alaska | 4317 | ||
| Shasta | California | 4317 | ||
| sill | California | 4317 | ||
| Pikes Peak | Colorado | 4301 | ||
| Russell | California | 4293 | ||
| split mountain | California | 4285 | ||
| Middle Palisade | California | 4279 | ||
The highest mountains in Asia |
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| Chomolungma (Everest) | China - Nepal | 8848 | ||
| Chogori (K-2, Godwin-Austen) | Kashmir - China | 8614 | ||
| Kanchenjunga | Nepal - India | 8586 | ||
| Lhotse | Nepal - China | 8516 | ||
| Makalu | China - Nepal | 8485 | ||
| Cho Oyu | China - Nepal | 8201 | ||
| Dhaulagiri | Nepal | 8167 | ||
| Manaslu | Nepal | 8156 | ||
| Nangaparbat | Pakistan | 8126 | ||
| Annapurna | Nepal | 8091 | ||
| Gasherbrum | Kashmir - China | 8080 | ||
| Broad Peak | Kashmir - China | 8051 | ||
| Gasherbrum II | Kashmir - China | 8035 | ||
| Shishabangma | China | 8027 | ||
| Gyachung Kang | Nepal - Tibet (China) | 7952 | ||
| Gasherbrum III | Kashmir - China | 7946 | ||
| Annapurna II | Nepal | 7937 | ||
| Gasherbrum IV | Kashmir - China | 7932 | ||
| Himalchuli | Nepal | 7893 | ||
| Dastoghil | Pakistan | 7884 | ||
| Ngadi Chuli | Nepal | 7871 | ||
| Nuptse | Nepal | 7864 | ||
| Kuniang Kish | Pakistan | 7823 | ||
| Masherbrum | Kashmir - China | 7821 | ||
| Nandadevi | India | 7816 | ||
| Chomolonzo | Tibet (China) | 7804 | ||
| Batura-Shar | Pakistan | 7795 | ||
| Kanjut Shar | Pakistan | 7790 | ||
| Rakaposhi | Kashmir (Pakistan) | 7788 | ||
| Namjagbarwa | Tibet (China) | 7782 | ||
| Kamet | Kashmir (Pakistan) | 7756 | ||
| Dhaulagiri II | Nepal | 7751 | ||
| Saltoro Kangri | India | 7742 | ||
| Ulugmuztag | China | 7723 | ||
| Jeanne | Nepal | 7711 | ||
| Tirichmir | Pakistan | 7708 | ||
| Molamenking | Tibet (China) | 7703 | ||
| Gurla Mandhata | Tibet (China) | 7694 | ||
| Kongur | China | 7649 | ||
| Gungashan (Minyak-Gankar) | China | 7556 | ||
| Muztagata | China | 7546 | ||
| Kula Kangri | China - Bhutan | 7538 | ||
| Ismoil Somoni Peak (former Communism Peak) | Tajikistan | 7495 | ||
| Victory Rush | Kyrgyzstan - China | 7439 | ||
| Jomolhari | Butane | 7314 | ||
| Pumori | Nepal-Tibet | 7161 | ||
| Peak named after Abu Ali ibn Sino (former Lenin Peak) | Tajikistan | 7134 | ||
| Korzhenevsky peak | Tajikistan | 7105 | ||
| Khan Tengri Peak | Kyrgyzstan | 6995 | ||
| Ama Dablam (Ama Dablan or Amu Dablan) | Nepal | 6814 | ||
| Kangrinboche (Kailash) | China | 6714 | ||
| Khakaborazi | Myanmar | 5881 | ||
| Damavend | Iran | 5604 | ||
| Bogdo-Ula | China | 5445 | ||
| Ararat | Turkey | 5165 | ||
| Jaya | Indonesia | 5030 | ||
| Mandala | Indonesia | 4760 | ||
| Klyuchevskaya Sopka | Russia | 4750 | ||
| Trikora | Indonesia | 4750 | ||
| Beluga whale | Russia | 4509 | ||
| Munkhe-Khairkhan-Uul | Mongolia | 4362 | ||
The highest mountains in South America |
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| aconcagua | Argentina | 6962 | ||
| Ojos del Salado | Argentina | 6893 | ||
| Bonet | Argentina | 6872 | ||
| Bonete Chico | Argentina | 6850 | ||
| Mercedario | Argentina | 6770 | ||
| Huascaran | Peru | 6746 | ||
| Llullaillaco | Argentina - Chile | 6739 | ||
| Erupakha | Peru | 6634 | ||
| Galan | Argentina | 6600 | ||
| Tupungato | Argentina - Chile | 6570 | ||
| Sajama | Bolivia | 6542 | ||
| Koropuna | Peru | 6425 | ||
| Ilyampu | Bolivia | 6421 | ||
| Ilyimani | Bolivia | 6322 | ||
| Las Tortolas | Argentina - Chile | 6320 | ||
| Chimborazo | Ecuador | 6310 | ||
| Belgrano | Argentina | 6250 | ||
| Toroni | Bolivia | 5982 | ||
| Tutupaka | Chile | 5980 | ||
| San Pedro | Chile | 5974 | ||
The highest mountains in Africa |
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| kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 5891,8 | ||
| Kenya | Kenya | 5199 | ||
| Rwenzori | Congo (DRC) — Uganda | 5109 | ||
| Ras Dashen | Ethiopia | 4620 | ||
| Elgon | Kenya - Uganda | 4321 | ||
| Toubkal | Morocco | 4165 | ||
| Cameroon | Cameroon | 4100 | ||
The highest mountains in Australia and Oceania |
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| William | Papua New Guinea | 4509 | ||
| Giluwe | Papua New Guinea | 4368 | ||
| mauna kea | about. Hawaii | 4205 | ||
| mauna loa | about. Hawaii | 4169 | ||
| Victoria | Papua New Guinea | 4035 | ||
| Chapel | Papua New Guinea | 3993 | ||
| Albert Edward | Papua New Guinea | 3990 | ||
| Kosciuszko | Australia | 2228 | ||
The highest mountains in Antarctica |
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| Vinson array | 4892 | |||
| Kirkpatrick | 4528 | |||
| markham | 4351 | |||
| Jackson | 4191 | |||
| Sidley | 4181 | |||
| Minto | 4163 | |||
| Wertherkaka | 3630 | |||
| Menzies | 3313 | |||
This article was dedicated to the highest mountains and the highest peaks in the world.
17.08.2013
There are many countries in the world where there are mountains. However, the main part of the massifs is located in the center and south of Asia, among which Nepal stands out. highest mountain range- The Himalayas. There are more than a hundred mountain peaks on it with a height exceeding 7 km 200 m. And only 14 mountains in the world have a height of more than 8,000 m. These are the most high mountains.
10. Mount Annapurna
The mountain is located in Nepal, namely in its central part. Annapurna has several peaks. One of these peaks has a height of 8,091 m. This is the highest mark, it is called Annapurna I. This eight-thousander became the first conquered person. It happened in the fiftieth year. These mountains are considered unsafe to conquer. Previously, the death rate reached about 41%, modern equipment has reduced this mark to 19.7%. It is the tenth largest mountain in the world.
9. Nanga
Parbat A mountain with a height of 8 km 126 m is located in Pakistan in the northwestern part of the Himalayas far from the Indus River. Nanga Parbat is the westernmost 8-thousander. Due to the high level of death during the conquest at the beginning of the 20th century, it was called the "Mountain Killer". The mountain is in the top 3 the most dangerous mountains and ninth the highest mountain.
8. Manaslu
The mountain is 8 km 156 m high and is located in the center of Nepal in the northern part. If we translate the name of the eight-thousander Manaslu, then it will be "Mountain of the Holy Spirit." On May 9, 1956, the mountain was conquered for the first time. It was Japanese expedition with Toshio Imanishi and Gualzen Norbu.
7. Dhaulagiri
This is the highest point of Gandaki ( river basin), located in Nepal in the northwest, 120 km. Gandaki to the west. Dhaulagiri is represented by a series of peaks. The highest one is called Dhaulagiri I. The height of the peak is 8,167 m. On May 13, 1960, this eight-thousander was conquered for the first time by an expedition assembled from Switzerland, Austria and Nepal.
6. Cho Oyu
The peak of the mountain is 8 km 201 m. Cho Oyu is located between Nepal and China. It is considered an easy-to-climb mountain in its category of eight-thousanders. The slopes are distinctively flat, which makes it attractive for novice climbers as well. Trade routes pass through Cho Oyu. And it is the sixth largest mountain in the world.
5. Makalu
The height of the mountain is 8 km 516 m. Makalu is located between Nepal and China, 19 km from the famous eight-thousander Everest. The mountain is a four-sided pyramid with a main isolated peak and two additional peaks. They have a name: Kangchungtse (altitude 7 km 200 m) and Chomo Lonzo (altitude 7 km 800 m). On May 15, 1955, Makalu was conquered by the French for the first time. The leader of the group was Jean Franco. Fifth highest mountain in the world.
4. Lhotse
The peak of the mountain is 8 km 516 m. Lhotse is located on the border between China and Nepal, only 3 km from Mount Everest. It is included in the list of the most dangerous peaks. In 2008, out of 371 climbers who dared to conquer this eight-thousander, 20 died. In 1955, Lhotse was first conquered by an international Himalayan expedition.
3. Kanchenjunga
The mountain is located between Nepal and India, west of the river. Tamura and east of the Tista river. Kachenjunga has a height of 8,586 m. The mountain is represented by five peaks: Kangbachen (7,903 m), Middle (8,482 m), South (8,494 m), Western (8,505 m), Main (8,586 m). In 1905, she was conquered by an expedition led by Aleister Crowley. Included in the top 10 The highest mountains on earth.
2. Chogori (K2)
The second height of Chomolungma separating Pakistan and China. The height of K2 is 8 km 614 m. A distinctive feature of the eight-thousander Chogori is a very high mortality rate, which is 25%. For every 249 climbers who climbed the mountain, 60 died. And in winter, the peak has not yet succumbed to anyone. On July 31, 1954, Chogori was conquered for the first time. It was an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio.
1. Everest or Chomolungma
This highest mountain in the world and, of course, the most majestic among the eight-thousanders is located between China and Nepal. The height of Everest is 8 km 848 m. Climbing it is difficult mainly due to powerful winds and inclement weather. On May 29, 1954, she was conquered for the first time. They were Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay. In 2010, the youngest climber was 13 years old, the name of this climber is Jordan Romero. Now Nepal has set an age limit. The youngest age is set at 16 years. Conquering the summit requires a lot of equipment costs. To climb Everest, you need to spend money, which will be about $ 8,000 (this is without oxygen cylinders).
Among mountaineers, the highest mountains in the world are called "Seven Summits". This list includes:
- Everest - 8848 m.
- Aconcagua - 6959 m.
- McKinley - 6194 m.
- Kilimanjaro - 5895 m.
- Elbrus - 5642 m.
- Vinson - 4892 m.
- Punchak Jaya - 4884 m.
Major mountain peaks
Very often you can hear the question: which mountains are the highest? This is Everest. The mountain is considered the highest on the entire planet. Thousands of climbers strive to get here. Basically, if you climb the established route, there are never any technical difficulties. But these beautiful mountains are not for everyone. Climbers face different challenges:
- strong winds;
- lack of oxygen;
- unpredictable weather;
- various diseases.
By the way, Lhotse - this mountain, exceeding 8000 m, ranks fourth among the highest peaks in the world. It is she who is closest to Everest. However, climbers are in no hurry to conquer its peak, there were very few ascents.
The highest mountains in the world are mostly in the Andes. Among them, Aconcagua is considered the highest. This mountain is known for several glaciers, the most famous being the Polish Glacier. The mountains in the Andes are perhaps the most beautiful in the world.
The highest mountains are in Alaska. A prominent representative was Mount McKinley, reaching 6194 m. Which mountains are the highest? It can be considered that this mountain, having such a height, is one of the highest points on the whole Earth.
Features of highly elevated areas
The highest mountains in Africa are Kilimanjaro. It is located in Tanzania and is of volcanic origin.
It includes several volcanic formations:
- Kiba;
- Mawenzi;
- Shira.
The mountain is over a million years old. This is the oldest mountain on the planet. Its formation is associated with a volcanic eruption and lava ingress into a beautiful rift valley. Beautiful mountains have always interested climbers. Every year, tens of thousands of people try to conquer this height.
Elbrus is considered the highest mountain in Europe and Russia. It's been a long time dormant volcano, but beneath it, molten magma rages at great depths.
The most beautiful hills are the Caucasus Mountains, among which Elbrus stands out. If you translate the word "Elbrus" into Russian, you get "high mountain". Elbrus glaciers feed several rivers:
- Kuban;
- Malka;
- Baksan.
Another beautiful place considered to be Antarctica. It is here that the Wisson massif is located, reaching a height of 4892 m.
You can meet Mount Punchak Jaya if you visit Australia. For the first time, two Austrian climbers were able to conquer this height. This happened in the early 60s of the last century. Today, to conquer the rock, you must obtain government permission. Only specialized travel agencies may receive such permission.
Annapurna - this mountain in Tibet, which is considered the most difficult on Earth to climb. In the middle of the 20th century, French climbers managed to climb its peak. This ascent is considered the most outstanding in the world for the entire existence of mountaineering.
The ascent did not use oxygen. This can be called a feat, because at an altitude of more than 8000 m, the air contains only 30% oxygen. A person can be in such conditions for only a short period of time. Exactly two weeks climbers descended from this mountain. The mountain in Tibet is one of the most dangerous peaks in the world, more than 40% of climbers die while climbing.
The second highest peak (Chogori) is located in the Karakorum. The peak is located at an altitude of more than 8611 m. This is the most difficult mountain to climb. Moving along the easiest route, climbers have to go through difficult glaciers. On their way there are rocks with steep sections. You have to overcome the often encountered seracs, which are ice-covered blocks, barely holding on, which can suddenly collapse. Since climbing this mountain is very difficult, it is considered the most dangerous on the planet. Almost 24% of people who dare to conquer it die during the ascent.
Kanchenjunga is also very dangerous peak, which reaches 8586 m and is located in the Himalayas. This mountain also received another name in the world, namely the "Peak of Five Treasures". Climbing Kanchenjunga is associated with the death of so many climbers.
IN last years the percentage of accidents increased significantly and amounted to 22%. The main reasons were various difficulties (avalanches, atmospheric conditions and technical difficulties).
Other mountain peaks
The most famous on Earth are the following elevated areas:
- Nanga Parbat.
The height of the mountain reaches 8126 m. The rock is located in the north of the Himalayas and is considered their northern end.
To get to such a height, you need to go through a narrow mountain climb. The southern part of this ridge, exceeding 4600 m, is considered to be the largest mountain slope on the planet. Since the difficulty of climbing the mountain has a very high coefficient, this mountain received the second name "Killer Mountain".
In the west of Europe, right in the Alps, this high peak is located, reaching 4810 m. This name is also given to a mountain range stretching for 50 km.
A huge area is hidden under the ice. Almost 200 km² is covered with a powerful ice crust. The name means "white mountain".
Near the top there are famous ski resorts:
- Chamonix - France;
- Courmayeur - Italy.
For the first time Mont Blanc was conquered in 1786 by two French climbers Balma and Paccard. locals They call this massif "cursed mountains" because of the high mortality.
In general, for modern mountaineering, climbing this rock is not considered a particularly difficult task. However, accidents are recorded here almost every year. The main reasons are considered to be poor preparedness, poor organization, climatic conditions and avalanches.
This beautiful mountain on Earth is located in the Alps. It shares Italy with Switzerland. Its peak reaches 4478 m. The mountain is unique in its shape, which looks like a horn that begins to grow right from the numerous valleys surrounding the massif. The highest mortality is recorded among climbers trying to conquer this mountain.
All the Highest Mountains in the World
The process of formation of mountains on Earth takes millions of years. They arise from the collision of huge tectonic plates that make up the earth's crust.
Today we will get acquainted with the highest mountains on 6 continents and see how they look against the backdrop of the highest mountain peaks in the world - the "eight-thousanders", whose height above sea level exceeds 8,000 meters.
How many continents are on Earth? It is sometimes believed that Europe and Asia are 2 different continents, although they represent one mainland:
Before we start talking about the highest mountains on 6 continents, let's take a look at the general diagram of the highest peaks on Earth.
"Eight-thousanders" is the common name for the 14 highest mountain peaks in the world, whose height above sea level exceeds 8,000 meters. They are all in Asia. The conquest of all 14 "eight-thousanders" of the planet - the conquest of the "Crown of the Earth" - is a great achievement in high-altitude mountaineering. As of July 2012, only 30 climbers have managed to do this.
North America - Mount McKinley, 6,194 m
This is the highest two-headed mountain in North America, named after the 25th President of the United States. Located in Alaska.
Indigenous peoples called this peak "Denali", which means "great", and during the period of Russian colonization of Alaska, it was simply called Big Mountain.
Mount McKinley as seen from Denali National Park:
The first ascent of the main summit of McKinley took place on June 7, 1913. There are 5 large glaciers on the slopes of the mountain.
South America - Mount Aconcagua, 6,962 m
This is the highest point of the American continent, South America, as well as the western and southern hemispheres. They belong to the longest mountain range in the world - the Andes.
The mountain is located in Argentina and in the Quechua language means " stone guard". Aconcagua is the largest extinct volcano on our planet.
In mountaineering, Aconcagua is considered technically an easy mountain if you climb the northern slope.
The first recorded ascent of the mountain was in 1897.
Europe - Mount Elbrus, 5,642 m
This stratovolcano in the Caucasus is the highest peak in Russia. Considering that the border between Europe and Asia is ambiguous, often Elbrus is also called the highest European mountain peak.
Elbrus is a two-headed volcano with a saddle. The western peak has a height of 5,642 m, the Eastern one - 5,621 m. The last eruption dates back to 50 AD ...
In those days, the eruptions of Elbrus probably resembled the eruptions of modern Vesuvius, but were more powerful. From the craters of the volcano at the beginning of the eruption, powerful clouds of vapors and gases, saturated with black ash, rose many kilometers up, covering the entire sky, turning day into night. The earth shook from powerful tremors.
Today, both peaks of Elbrus are covered with eternal snow and ice. On the slopes of Elbrus, 23 glaciers diverge in different directions. The average speed of glaciers is about 0.5 meters per day.
The first successful ascent to one of the peaks of Elbrus was made in 1829. The average annual number of deaths while climbing Elbrus is 15-30 people.
Asia - Mount Everest, 8,848 m
Everest (Chomolungma) is the top of our world! The first eight-thousander in height and the highest mountain on Earth.
The mountain is located in the Himalayas in the Mahalangur-Himal range, and the southern peak (8760 m) lies on the border of Nepal, and the northern (main) peak (8848 m) is located in China.
Everest has the shape of a trihedral pyramid. At the top of the Chomolungma, there are strong winds blowing at speeds of up to 200 km / h, and the air temperature at night drops to -60 Celsius.
The first ascent to the summit of Everest took place in 1953. Since the first ascent to the summit until 2011, more than 200 people have died on the slopes of Everest. Now the climb to the top takes about 2 months - with acclimatization and setting up camps.
View from space:
Climbing Everest is not only extremely dangerous, but also expensive: the cost of climbing in specialized groups is up to 65 thousand US dollars, and the climbing permit issued by the government of Nepal alone costs 10 thousand dollars
Australia and Oceania - Mount Punchak Jaya, 4884 m
The highest peak in Australia and Oceania, which is located on the island of New Guinea. It is located on the Australian Plate and is the highest mountain in the world located on an island.
The mountain was discovered in 1623 by the Dutch explorer Jan Carstens, who saw from afar into the glacier at the top. Therefore, sometimes the mountain is called the Pyramid of Carstens.
The first ascent of Puncak Jaya took place only in 1962. The name of the mountain from the Indonesian language is translated approximately as "Victory Peak".
Antarctica - Windson Massif, 4,892 m
These are the highest mountains in Antarctica. The existence of the mountain range became known only in 1957. Since the mountains were discovered by American aircraft, they were later named the Vinson Massif, after the famous American politician Carl Vinson.
View of the Vinson Massif from space:
Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro, 5,895 m
This is the highest point in Africa, a huge dormant volcano with two well-defined peaks in the northeast of Tanzania. The mountain has had no documented eruptions, but local legends speak of volcanic activity 150-200 years ago.
The higher one is the peak of Kibo, an almost regular cone with powerful glaciation.
The name comes from the Swahili language and supposedly means "mountain that sparkles".
The snow cap that has covered the mountaintop for 11,000 years since the last Ice Age is melting fast. Over the past 100 years, the volume of snow and ice has decreased by more than 80%. It is believed that this is not caused by a change in temperature, but by a reduction in the amount of snowfall.
The highest peak in Africa was first conquered by the German traveler Hans Meyer in 1889.
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The names of the highest mountains in the world have different names, but at the same time they can be called briefly - Seven Peaks - this is a term that appeared in 1985 at the suggestion of Richard Bass (the man who first conquered all seven peaks) and united the seven highest peaks on each continent. This association is not equal to the ranking of the highest mountains in the world, most of which are located in Nepal. This list is made up of mountains, each of which is the highest on its continent.
The highest peak in North America is located in Alaska and is the center national park Denali. The top of Mount McKinley is 6194 meters from the ground. This mountain is the third in the world in terms of topographic position, it was overtaken only by Everest and Aconcagua. And if you take into account the ratio of the base to the peak, then McKinley is the highest mountain in the world. The mountain got its name in honor of the American president, and the Indian name - Denali - means "great."
Being part of the Andes and having a height of 6959 meters, Mount Aconcagua is considered the most high peak South America. The mountain is located in the Argentine province of Mendoza and is 15 km away from the border with Chile. The name of the mountain comes from the words in the language of the Quechua people "stone guard".
Europe - Mount Elbrus (Russia)
Elbrus is an inactive volcano with a height of 5642 meters, which is located in the Caucasus Mountains on the border of Russia and Georgia.
Elbrus has several other names, the most romantic of which, translated from Adyghe and Kabardino-Circassian, means "a mountain that brings happiness."
Asia - Mount Everest (Nepal/China)
The highest mountain in the world, Everest, is located exactly on the border of Nepal and China. Everest is part of the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world. It is here that the highest mountains in the world are located. The height of Everest is 8848 meters. Everest attracts all the climbers of the world and this is understandable. Technically the routes of Everest are not very difficult, but added to them are problems such as altitude sickness, strong winds and disgusting weather. The name Everest is English - in honor of the head of the geodetic service, who first told the European community about this peak. The mountain has the Tibetan name Chomolungma (divine mother of life) and the equivalent Nepalese Sagarmatha (mother of the gods).
The highest mountain on the African continent is an extinct volcano, the highest point of which is 5895 meters from sea level. Moreover, Kilimanjaro has three peaks, two of which are extinct, and the third may well wake up. Kilimanjaro erupted 360,000 years ago, but volcanic activity at Kibo Peak (the highest of the three) was seen 200 years ago, suggesting the volcano is potentially active. In Swahili, the name Kilimanjaro means "sparkling mountain".
The highest point of Oceania is also the highest mountain in the world, which is located on the island. Punchak Jaya is located in the west of New Guinea. Puncak Jaya, also known simply as Jaya or Karstensza Pyramid, is 4,884 meters high. The name of the mountain in Indonesian means "mountain of victory".
Antarctica - Mount Vinson
The seventh highest mountain in the world got its name in honor of Carl Vinson, an American eminent politician. mountain range Vinson is part of the Ellsworth Mountains and has highest point, remote from sea level at 4892 meters.
Seven mountains, each of which is unique in its origin and beauty, attract climbers from all over the world. The climbers who have conquered the Seven Peaks are united in an informal community.
