Geography of the Alps - Wikipedia
WEBThe Alps form a large mountain range dominating Central Europe, including parts of Italy, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Slovenia, Germany and Hungary. DEM-based shaded relief/hypsometric image of the Alps with the borders of the countries.
Main chain of the Alps - Wikipedia
WEBThe main chain of the Alps, also called the Alpine divide is the central line of mountains that forms the drainage divide of the range. Main chains of mountain ranges are traditionally designated in this way, and generally include the highest peaks of a range.
List of mountains of the Alps over 4000 metres - Wikipedia
WEBOfficial list. The table shows the 82 four-thousanders in the Alps that are recognised by the UIAA. They are located in Switzerland (48), [Note 1] Italy (38) and France (25). Clicking the symbol at the head of the column sorts the table by that column’s data. Enlarged list.
Alps - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Alps (Italian: Alpi, French: Alpes, German: Alpen, Bavarian: Oipm, Romansh: Alps, Slovene: Alpe, Occitan: Aups, Alps) [1] is the greatest mountain range of Europe. It reaches from Austria and Slovenia in the east; through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany; to France in the west. The original meaning of the word was 'white'. [2][3]
Alps - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems | Britannica
WEBSep 8, 2024 · These distinctive mountain pastures—called alpages, from which both the names of the mountain system and the vegetational zone are derived—are found above the main and lateral valleys; the spread of invasive weeds, pollution from animal wastes, and erosion from ski-related development limit their carrying capacity.
Alps - Human Impact, Environment, Preservation | Britannica
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Mountain runner Kilian Jornet climbs all 82 4,000-meter Alpine peaks in 19 days, smashing previous record. Sep. 3, 2024, 12:42 PM ET (Reuters) Ultra-trail runner Jornet conquers 82 Alps peaks in record time. Aug. 31, 2024, 4:03 AM ET (CBC) Fredericton woman running 171-km race in Alps. Aug. 15, 2024, 6:35 AM ET (Le Monde)
Alps - Climate, Mountain Range, Europe | Britannica
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Alps - Climate, Mountain Range, Europe: The location of the Alps, as well as the great variations in their elevations and exposure, give rise to extreme differences in climate, not only among separate ranges but also within a particular range itself.
Top 10 Highest Peaks in the Alps | All Above 4000 Meters
WEB1. Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and in Europe, reaching a lofty 4,804 meters (15,774 ft) above sea level. The massif is located in the Graian Alps and lies within France, Switzerland, and Italy. Tourists from all around the world travel to see this glacier-flanked peak.
Alpine Biome: Climate, Location, Temperature, Plants, and Animals
WEBLocation. Alpine biomes occur at high altitudes within any latitude worldwide. Parts of montane grassland and shrubland ecosystems across the globe include alpine biomes. Extensive areas of alpine biomes are found in the following regions: The Himalayas in Asia. The Scottish Highlands. The Scandinavian Mountains.
The Alps in maps - Vivid Maps
WEBSep 14, 2022 · The Alps are the highest (4809 meters or 2.99 miles) and most large mountain range system that belongs entirely in Europe, spreading approximately 1,210 kilometers or 750 miles across nine Alpine countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Slovakia).
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