Wherever this question is asked, the answer will always be "Mount Everest". However, few people think about the meaning of this question. Most people on the planet won't try to think twice and will immediately answer it the same way. Everest. Therefore, it is not in vain when we compare the most high mountains on other planets in our solar system (for example, Mount Olympus on Mars), then we definitely put Everest in comparison. The truth is that Everest is not the highest point on planet Earth.
The peculiarity of our planet is that instead of an ideal sphere, the Earth is an oblate spheroid. Therefore, those places that are near the equator, as a rule, are much further from the center of the planet than those that are located at its poles. Given this fact, Everest, like all the Himalayas, can hardly be called the highest point on the planet.
Earth as a sphere
The understanding that the Earth is a spherical body came to people as early as the 6th century BC. The ancient Greeks were the first to know about it. And although this theory is attributed to Pythagoras, it is equally likely that it could equally have appeared by itself as a result of travel between Greek settlements. The fact is that sailors began to notice changes in the position and visibility of the stars, depending on the chosen geographical latitude.
Planet Earth. View from space of the western hemisphere
By the 3rd century BC, the theory of a spherical earth began to acquire quite scientific significance. By measuring the angle of cast shadows at various geographic locations, Eratosthenes (276 BC - 194 BC) - a Greek astronomer from Cyrene (modern Libya) - was able to calculate the circumference of the Earth with an error of 5-15 percent . With the rise of the Roman Empire and the adoption of Hellenistic astronomy, the theory of a spherical earth spread throughout mediterranean sea and Europe.
Knowledge of this was preserved thanks to the transfer from generation to generation by monks, as well as thanks to the scholasticism of the Middle Ages. By the time of the Renaissance and the revolution in science (mid-16th - late 18th centuries), geological and heliocentric views had become established in science. With the advent of modern astronomy, more accurate measurement methods, and the ability to look at the Earth from space, mankind was still able to see the true shape and size of our planet.
Modern earth models
Let's clarify the situation a bit: the Earth is not a perfect sphere, but it's not flat either. In the first case, I would like to apologize to Galileo, in the second - to the flat Earth society. As mentioned above, the Earth has the shape of an oblate spheroid, which, in turn, is a consequence of the peculiarity of rotation. At the poles, it is, as it were, flattened, and in the equatorial part it is elongated. Many space objects of the solar system have the same shape (take at least or Saturn). Even rapidly rotating stars, such as one of the brightest, Altair, have the same shape.
Data from the 2014 Global Earth Model, where brighter colors indicate points farthest from the Earth's center
Based on some recent measurements, it was found that the polar radius of the Earth (that is, the distance from the center of the planet to one or another pole) is 6356.8 kilometers, while the equatorial radius (from the center to the equator) is 6378.1 kilometers. In other words, objects located along the equator are 22 kilometers farther from the center of the Earth (geocenter) than objects located at the poles.
Naturally, it is worth considering some topographical changes in certain areas, where some objects located near the equator are closer to the center, while others are further from the center of the Earth, compared to other objects of a particular region. The most notable exceptions are Mariana Trench(most deep place on Earth, a depth of 10,911 meters) and Mount Everest, whose height above sea level is 8848 meters. However, these two geological features represent a very small difference, if we take into account the general shape of the Earth. The difference in this case is only 0.17 percent and 0.14 percent, respectively.
The highest point on earth
In fairness, we note that Everest is indeed one of the most high points on our planet. The height at its peak is 8848 meters above sea level. However, due to its location in the Himalayan range (27 degrees 59 minutes north of the equator), it is actually lower than the mountains located in Ecuador.
Mount Chimborazo
This is where it is Mountain chain The Andes is the highest point on the planet Earth. The height of Mount Chimborazo is 6263.47 meters above sea level. However, due to its location (1 degree 28 minutes south of the equator) in the highest protruding part of the planet, its total height from the geocenter is about 21 kilometers.
View of Mount Everest from Kala Pathar
If we consider the issue in terms of distance to the geocenter, Everest is located at a distance of 6382 kilometers from the center of the Earth, while Chimborazo is located at 6384 kilometers. The difference with rounding is only about 3.2 kilometers, which at first glance may seem quite insignificant. However, when it comes to the titles of the “most-most”, you need to be precise.
Of course, even after such explanations, there will be people who will confidently say that Mount Everest is still the highest point on the planet, if we consider its height from the foot (base) to the peak. Unfortunately, they are wrong here too. Because in this case, the title of the highest mountain goes to Mauna Kea, a shield volcano located on the island of Hawaii. The height of the mountain from the base to the very top at Mauna Kea is 10,206 meters. This is the highest mountain on our planet. However, most of the mountain goes several thousand meters deep into the ocean, and therefore we can only see its peak with a height of 4207 meters.
However, those who consider Everest the most high mountain according to its height above sea level, they will be right. If we consider its height as the height above sea level, then Everest is indeed the highest mountain in the world.
The vast majority of the peaks included in the list of the highest mountains of Russia on the map belong to one mountain system - the Greater Caucasus. This huge mountain range located between the Black and Caspian Seas. Three Kamchatka hills - Klyuchevskaya, Kamen and Ploskaya Near (13th, 18th and 70th places) and two peaks of the Altai Mountains - Belukha and Tavan-Bogdo-Uul (19th and 67th places) are barely catching up with southerners.
So that Russian climbers do not get bored of the monotony, the Mountaineering Federation decided to include in the conditions for obtaining the most honorary mountaineering title the conquest of not only the eight highest mountains on the list, but also the assault on Belukha and Klyuchevskaya Sopka.
10. Shota Rustaveli, height - 4860 m
Shota Rustaveli Peak is one of the peaks that make up the so-called Bezengi wall - a giant mountain range stretching for 13 km. In addition to Shota Rustaveli peak, the wall is formed by Dzhangitau (fifth place in the ranking), Katyntau (ninth) and Shkhara (sixth).
9. Katyn-Tau - 4970 m
A sad legend is connected with the name of this mountain among the Kabardino-Balkarians. Mountain peak Tetnuld ("white"), one of the most beautiful, invariably admired by tourists for its whiteness, decided to leave his old wife, Katyn ("wife"), for the sake of a young one, Dzhanga ("new", "young"). Perhaps Tetnuld was a climber - the height of Katyn does not reach 5 km, but Dzhangy, or Dzhangitau, ranks fifth in the list of the highest mountains in Russia.
8. Mizhirgi - 5025 m
The list of Russian "five-thousanders" begins with Mizhirga - the highest and most dangerous mountains in Russia, which every climber dreams of climbing. Mizhirgi, despite the modest eighth place in height, the mountain is very capricious and bypasses higher peaks in terms of difficulty.
7. Kazbek - 5034 m
This is one of the most beautiful peaks Greater Caucasus Range. Her image flaunts on many covers of travel magazines, photographs, postcards and stamps. A lone white peak of a regular conical shape (once Kazbek was a volcano) stands out sharply against the background of verdant foothills. Unfortunately, due to the difficult geopolitical situation, climbing Mount Kazbek is no longer as frequent as it used to be.
6. Shkhara - 5068 m
One of the most favorite peaks for climbers, and the highest mountain in the central part of the Caucasus Range. You can climb it with a variety of routes, and several peaks will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding places from new points of view.
According to the results of recent measurements, Shkhara can move from sixth place to third - according to the latest data, its height is 5193.2 m. However, there is no doubt which is the highest mountain in Russia - the first place is ahead of all the others with a margin of almost half a kilometer.
5. Dzhangitau - 5085 m
Like Mizhirgi, Dzhangitau is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous peaks. Just three years ago, an experienced climber fell off its slopes (fatally), and a couple of years before he had to rescue a climbing group by helicopter.
4. Pushkin Peak - 5100 m
Most often, they prefer to climb Pushkin Peak from the south side. However, experienced climbers prefer the north side - in addition to a slightly more difficult route, you can admire the enchanting beauty of the surrounding nature.
3. Koshtantau - 5152 m
The top three among the highest mountains in Russia is opened by Koshtantau. Sometimes she is merciful to climbers and endows them with beautiful weather, making the ascent easy and enjoyable. However, this rarely happens; most often, a capricious beauty prefers to dress up in an ice robe, which makes the ascent much more difficult.
The conquest of Koshtantau began with a tragedy - two English climbers and their Swiss guides died while trying to climb it. Since then, several routes have been laid on the mountain, but they all have increased difficulty - from 4B to 6A (for comparison: the lowest category is 1B, the highest is 6B, and category 6A is in second place, up to 6B).
2. Dykhtau - 5204 m
The poetic genius of the Balkar people decided to rest on the name Dykhtau. Translated from this language, the name simply means " steep mountain". It's almost like a nickname.
The mountain looks severe - granite-gneiss rocks, of which Dykhtau is composed, are dark in color. And in contrast to the white snow and clouds (occurring at a lower height than the top), they look especially gloomy.
The difficulty of climbing the mountain corresponds to its serious appearance- more than ten routes have been laid to the double peaks of Dykhtau, but even the simplest of them belongs to category 4A, above average.
1. The highest mountain in Russia - Elbrus, 5642 m
On the border between the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, there is the Lateral Range of the Caucasus Mountain Range, where Elbrus, the highest mountain in Russia, is located. Elbrus has two peaks - western and eastern; the difference between them is 21 m.
This mountain is not simple; she is a legacy of those times when young Caucasian mountains were still fire-breathing. Elbrus is a huge volcano, fortunately extinct a long time ago. Over the past tens of millennia, Elbrus has been covered with a shell of ice of enormous thickness - in some places it reaches 250 m, which is equal to the height of an eighty-story building.
Despite the awesome height (Elbrus is considered the highest mountain not only in Russia, but also in Europe, and is also among the top ten), the mountain’s temper is not evil and the path to the top has long been found. The first ascent of Elbrus took place in the first third of the 19th century. Since then, no one has been there! People climbed not only on foot, but also on horses, motorcycles and cars. They carried ATVs and even 75-kilogram barbells with them. And since the beginning of the 1990s, there have been regular competitions in high-speed ascent to the snow giant. From the foot to the top of Elbrus, the journey takes exactly 3 hours 28 minutes 41 seconds.
List of 80 highest mountain peaks in Russia
The table shows mountain peaks with a height of at least 4000 meters and located on the territory of the Russian Federation.
| Place | Vertex | Height, m | The subject of the Russian Federation | mountain system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5642 | Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 2 | 5204 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 3 | 5152 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 4 | 5100 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 5 | 5085 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 6 | 5068 | Kabardino-Balkaria (Russia), Svaneti (Georgia) | Greater Caucasus | |
| 7 | 5034 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 8 | 5025 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 9 | 4970 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 10 | 4860 | Kabardino-Balkaria, Georgia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 11 | Gestola | 4860 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 12 | Jimara | 4780 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 13 | Klyuchevskaya Sopka | 4750 | Kamchatka Krai | East Ridge |
| 14 | Wilpath | 4646 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 15 | Sauhoh | 4636 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 16 | Kukurtli-Kolbashi | 4624 | Karachay-Cherkessia | Greater Caucasus |
| 17 | Mailikhoh | 4598 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 18 | A rock | 4575 | Kamchatka Krai | East Ridge |
| 19 | Belukha | 4509 | Altai | Altai mountains |
| 20 | Sallyngantau | 4507 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 21 | Tebulosmta | 4492 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 22 | Sugan | 4489 | North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 23 | Bazarduzu | 4466 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 24 | Chanchakhi | 4461 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 25 | Donguzorun-Cheget-Karabashi | 4454 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 26 | Shang | 4452 | Ingushetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 27 | Warmth | 4431 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 28 | Chatyntau | 4411 | Karachay-Cherkessia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 29 | Adai-hoh | 4408 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 30 | Songuchi | 4405 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 31 | Tyutyubashi | 4404 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 32 | Vologata | 4396 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 33 | Karaug | 4364 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 34 | Adyrsubashi | 4349 | ||
| 35 | Laboda | 4313 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 36 | Bachahi | 4291 | ||
| 37 | Diklosmta | 4285 | Greater Caucasus | |
| 38 | Caucasus Peak | 4280 | Greater Caucasus | |
| 39 | Jorashti | 4278 | ||
| 40 | Bzhedukh | 4271 | ||
| 41 | Komito | 4261 | Chechnya | Greater Caucasus |
| 42 | Sullukolbashi | 4251 | ||
| 43 | Kayaartybashi | 4250 | ||
| 44 | Bashiltau | 4248 | ||
| 45 | Zeigalankhokh | 4244 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 46 | Zaromag | 4203 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 47 | Donchentyhoh | 4192 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 48 | kalota | 4182 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 49 | denunciation | 4179 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 50 | Addala-Shuhgelmeer | 4151 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 51 | Chkalov Peak (Anchobala-anda) | 4150 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 52 | Pukhgarty Kom | 4149 | ||
| 53 | Sirkhibarzond | 4148 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 54 | Shalbuzdag | 4142 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 55 | Tseyakhoh | 4140 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 56 | Fytnargin | 4134 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 57 | Dyultydag | 4127 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 58 | Tsmiakomkhokh | 4117 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 59 | Barrels | 4116 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 60 | Musostau | 4110 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 61 | Baidukov Peak (Kasaraku-meer) | 4104 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 62 | Bishney-Jenolshob | 4104 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 63 | Belyakov Peak (Belengi) | 4100 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 64 | Chimismeer | 4099 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 65 | Chachkhogh | 4098 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 66 | Tsunklata | 4084 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 67 | Tavan-Bogdo-Ula | 4082 | Altai | Altai mountains |
| 68 | maistismta | 4081 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 69 | Charundag | 4080 | Dagestan, Azerbaijan | Greater Caucasus |
| 70 | flat middle | 4057 | Kamchatka Krai | East Ridge |
| 71 | Taklik | 4049 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 72 | Dombay-Ulgen | 4046 | Karachay-Cherkessia, Republic of Abkhazia | Greater Caucasus |
| 73 | Goukli | 4046 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 74 | Kurmutau | 4045 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 75 | Archon | 4040 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 76 | Ijenameer | 4025 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 77 | Dougie | 4020 | Dagestan, Azerbaijan | Greater Caucasus |
| 78 | Deavgay | 4016 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 79 | Kezgenbashi | 4013 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 80 | Balial | 4007 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
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Top 10 highest mountains in the world
There are fourteen on Earth mountain peaks with a height of more than eight thousand meters. All these peaks are in Central Asia. But most highest mountain peaks are in the Himalayas. They are also called the "roof of the world." Climbing such mountains is a very dangerous occupation. Until the middle of the last century, it was believed that mountains above eight thousand meters were inaccessible to humans. We made a rating out of ten, which included the highest mountains in the world.
10. Annapurna | 8091 m
This peak opens the top ten the highest mountains of our planet. Annapurna is very famous and famous, it is the first Himalayan eight-thousander that was conquered by people. For the first time, people climbed its summit back in 1950. Annapurna is located in Nepal, the height of its peak is 8091 meters. The mountain has as many as nine peaks, on one of which (Machapuchare), a human foot has not yet set foot. locals consider this peak the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. Therefore, climbing it is prohibited. The highest of the nine peaks is called Annapurna 1. Annapurna is very dangerous, climbing to its peak took the lives of many experienced climbers.
9. Nanga Parbat | 8125 m
This mountain is the ninth highest on our planet. It is located in Pakistan and has a height of 8125 meters. The second name of Nanga Parbat is Diamir, which translates as "Mountain of the Gods". For the first time they were able to conquer it only in 1953. There were six unsuccessful attempts to climb the summit. A lot of climbers died while trying to climb this mountain peak. In terms of mortality among climbers, it ranks a mournful third after K-2 and Everest. This mountain is also called the "killer".
8. Manaslu | 8156 m
This eight-thousander ranks eighth on our list highest mountains in the world. It is also located in Nepal and is part of mountain range Mansiri-Himal. The height of the peak is 8156 meters. The top of the mountain and the surrounding countryside are very picturesque. It was first conquered in 1956 Japanese expedition. Tourists love to visit here. But to conquer the summit, you need a lot of experience and excellent preparation. When trying to climb Manaslu, 53 climbers died.
7. Dhaulagiri | 8167 m
Mountain peak, which is located in the Nepalese part of the Himalayas. Its height is 8167 meters. The name of the mountain is translated from the local language as " white mountain". Almost all of it is covered with snow and glaciers. Dhaulagiri is very difficult to climb. She was able to conquer in 1960. Climbing this peak took the lives of 58 experienced (others do not go to the Himalayas) climbers.
6. Cho Oyu | 8201 m
Another Himalayan eight-thousander, which is located on the border of Nepal and China. The height of this peak is 8201 meters. It is considered not too difficult to climb, but despite this, it has already taken the lives of 39 climbers and ranks sixth on our list of the highest mountains on our planet.
5. Makalu | 8485 m
The fifth highest mountain in the world is Makalu, the second name of this peak is the Black Giant. It is also located in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and China and has a height of 8485 meters. It is located nineteen kilometers from Everest. This mountain is incredibly difficult to climb, its slopes are very steep. Only a third of the expeditions that have the goal of reaching its summit are successful. During the ascents to this peak, 26 climbers died.
4. Lhotse | 8516 m
Another mountain located in the Himalayas and having a height of more than eight kilometers. Lhotse is located on the border between China and Nepal. Its height is 8516 meters. It is located at a distance of three kilometers from Everest. For the first time, they were able to conquer this mountain only in 1956. Lhotse has three peaks, each of which is over eight kilometers high. This mountain is considered one of the highest, most dangerous and difficult peaks to climb.
3. Kanchenjunga | 8585 m
This mountain peak is also located in the Himalayas, between India and Nepal. This is the third highest mountain peak in the world: the height of the peak is 8585 meters. The mountain is very beautiful, it consists of five peaks. The first ascent to it took place in 1954. The conquest of this peak cost the lives of forty climbers.
2. Chogori (K-2) | 8614 m
Chogori is the second highest mountain in the world. Its height is 8614 meters. K-2 is located in the Himalayas, on the border of China and Pakistan. Chogori is considered one of the most difficult mountain peaks to climb; it was only possible to conquer it in 1954. Of the 249 climbers who climbed its summit, 60 people died. This mountain peak is very picturesque.
1. Everest (Chomolungma) | 8848 m
This mountain peak is located in Nepal. Its height is 8848 meters. Everest is highest mountain peak Himalayas and our entire planet. Everest is part of the Mahalangur-Himal mountain range. This mountain has two peaks: northern (8848 meters) and southern (8760 meters). The mountain is stunningly beautiful: it has the shape of an almost perfect trihedral pyramid. It was possible to conquer Chomolungma only in 1953. During attempts to climb Everest, 210 climbers died. Nowadays, climbing the main route is no longer a problem, however, on high altitude daredevils expect a lack of oxygen (the fire almost does not burn here), heavy winds and low temperatures (below sixty degrees). To conquer Everest, you need to spend at least $8,000.
The highest mountain in the world: video
Conquest of all the highest mountain peaks of the planet is a very dangerous and complex process, it takes a huge amount of time and requires a lot of money. Currently, only 30 climbers have managed to do this - they managed to climb all fourteen peaks, with a height of more than eight kilometers. Among these daredevils there are three women.
Why do people climb mountains risking their lives? This question is rhetorical. Probably, to prove to himself the fact that a person is stronger than a blind natural element. Well, as a bonus, the conquerors of the peaks receive spectacles of unprecedented beauty of landscapes.
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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 a well-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 the ingress of lava 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 can obtain 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 a 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 recent years, the percentage of accidents has 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. southern part this ridge, exceeding 4600 m, is considered mountain slope, which has the largest dimensions 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, 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 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 most 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.
