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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)
Communism Peak
Victory Peak	Tien Shan
aconcagua		South America
McKinley	cordillera	North America
Kilimand-jaro	Massif Kilimand-zharo
	B. Caucasus
B. Ararat	Armenian Highlands
Vinson Massif		Antarctica
	B. Caucasus
	Western Alps

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.

The height of Mauna Kea 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.

Geographical coordinates of Mount Chomolungma - 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. Despite the modern equipment and equipment used by climbers, for every twentieth of them, conquering 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. Absolute height - 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 national park Denali. 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 in North America was first climbed 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, during the 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 with glaciers with a total area of 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 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. First ascent to the highest peak southern continent was committed 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 within 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 of 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 to reckon Caucasian mountains to 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

Koshtantau

Pushkin Peak

Dzhangitau

Russia - Georgia

Katyn-Tau

Shota Rustaveli

Switzerland - Italy

Kukurtli-Kolbashi

Mailikhoh

Sallyngantau

Weishorn

Switzerland

Tebulosmta

Matterhorn

Switzerland

Bazarduzu

Russia - Azerbaijan

The highest mountains in North America

McKinley

Saint Elijah

Alaska - Canada

popocatepetl

Istaxihuatl

Lucaynia

Blackburn

Vancouver

fairweather

California

Colorado

Washington

Nevado de Toluca

Williamson

California

Blanca Peak

Colorado

Ancompagre Peak

Colorado

Creston Peak

Colorado

Lincoln

Colorado

Grace Peak

Colorado

Longs Peak

Colorado

white mountain peak

California

North Palisade

California

Wrangel

California

Pikes Peak

Colorado

California

split mountain

California

Middle Palisade

California

The highest mountains in Asia

Chomolungma (Everest)

China - Nepal

Chogori (K-2, Godwin-Austen)

Kashmir - China

Kanchenjunga

Nepal - India

Nepal - China

China - Nepal

Dhaulagiri

Nangaparbat

Pakistan

Annapurna

Gasherbrum

Kashmir - China

Broad Peak

Kashmir - China

Gasherbrum II

Kashmir - China

Shishabangma

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

Nandadevi

Chomolonzo

Tibet (China)

Batura-Shar

Pakistan

Kanjut Shar

Pakistan

Rakaposhi

Kashmir (Pakistan)

Namjagbarwa

Tibet (China)

Kashmir (Pakistan)

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)

Gungashan (Minyak-Gankar)

Muztagata

Kula Kangri

China - Bhutan

Ismoil Somoni Peak (former Communism Peak)

Tajikistan

Victory Rush

Kyrgyzstan - China

Jomolhari

Nepal-Tibet

Peak named after Abu Ali ibn Sino (former Lenin Peak)

Tajikistan

Korzhenevsky peak

Tajikistan

Khan Tengri Peak

Kyrgyzstan

Ama Dablam (Ama Dablan or Amu Dablan)

Kangrinboche (Kailash)

On Earth, there are fourteen mountain peaks with a height of more than eight thousand meters. All these peaks are located in Central Asia. But most of the 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 have compiled a rating of ten, which includes the most high mountains in the world.

It is also customary to single out the 7 highest mountain peaks in the world, one for each part of the world. Climbers who have conquered all these mountains are included in the honorary Seven Summits Club.
There are 2 main lists of the seven peaks of the world. More difficult to climb is the list compiled by the Italian climber Reinhold Messner. In this list, in addition to Asia, Europe, South and North America, Africa, Antarctica, not Australia appears as part of the world, but Australasia, i.e. region including Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and adjacent islands Pacific Ocean. Accordingly, instead of the highest peak in Australia - Mount Kosciuszko, whose height is only 2228 meters and which is very easy to conquer, the list includes Mount Jaya in New Guinea, whose height is 4884 meters and which was first conquered only in 1962. The list, compiled by the American climber Richard Bass, is more traditional in terms of Russian geography, it lists Australia as part of the world, not Australasia.
Thus, the highest peaks of the world become not seven, but eight. In some interpretations, there are even nine of them, because. between geographers there are still disagreements about the border between Europe and Asia, so the highest peak in Europe is either Elbrus in the Russian Caucasus, or Mont Blanc in the Alps.

TOP 10 HIGHEST MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD:
Annapurna - 8091 m

This peak opens the top ten 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.

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".

Manaslu - 8156 m

This eight-thousander ranks eighth on our list of the highest mountains in the world. It is also located in Nepal and is part of the Mansiri-Himal mountain range.
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.

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.

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 claimed the lives of 39 climbers and ranks sixth on our list of the highest mountains on our planet.

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.

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.

Kanchenjunga - 8585 m
This Mountain peak also found 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.

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.

Everest (Chomolungma) - 8848 m

This mountain peak is located in Nepal. Its height is 8848 meters. Everest is the highest mountain peak in the 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.

As a rule, the highest peaks of the Sikhote-Alin have a sharply defined contour and are covered with large stone placers in vast areas. The relief forms resemble badly destroyed circuses and mountain glaciation karts.

They are composed of sandy-shale deposits with numerous breakthroughs of intrusions, which led to the presence of deposits of gold, tin and polymetals. In tectonic depressions within the Sikhote-Alin deposits of hard and brown coal.

In the foothills, basalt plateaus are common, of which the largest plateau in terms of area is west of Sovetskaya Gavan. Plateau areas are also found on the main watershed. The largest is the Zevinsky plateau, on the watershed of the upper reaches of the Bikin and the rivers flowing into the Tatar Strait. In the south and east, the Sikhote-Alin is represented by steeply sloping mid-mountain ranges, in the west by numerous longitudinal valleys and basins, and at altitudes of more than 900 m - bald mountains. In general, the Sikhote-Alin has an asymmetric transverse profile. The western macroslope is more gentle than the eastern one. Accordingly, the rivers flowing to the west are longer. This feature is reflected in the very name of the ridge. Translated from the Manchu language - the ridge of large western rivers.

№ Mountain Altitude (m)
1 Tordoki-Yani 2090 Khabarovsk Territory, Nanai district
2 Ko 2003 Khabarovsk Territory, district named after Lazo
3 Yako-Yani 1955 Khabarovsk Territory
4 Anik 1933 Primorsky Territory, Pozharsky District
5 Durhe 1903 Khabarovsk Territory, district named after. Lazo
6 Cloudy 1855 Primorsky Krai, Chuguevsky district
7 Bolotnaya 1814 Primorsky Territory, Pozharsky District
8 Sputnik 1805 Khabarovsk Territory, district im. Lazo
9 Acute 1788 Primorsky Territory, Terneisky District
10 Arseniev 1757 Primorsky Territory, Pozharsky District
11 High 1745 Primorsky Krai,
12 Snezhnaya 1684 Primorsky Territory, Chuguevsky District
13 Alder 1668 Primorsky Territory, Partizansky District
14 Lysaya 1554 Primorsky Territory, Partizansky/Lazovsky districts
15 Taunga 1459 Khabarovsk Territory
16 Izyubrinaya 1433 Primorsky Territory

The inner ridge is much lower than the Main one (up to 600 - 760 m above sea level). It stretches parallel to the Main and is separated from it by an inter-ridge depression of 10 - 25 km. In places, there are isolated low mountains and short ridges with flat tops, formed during the erosion of the Inner Ridge. These are the remnant mountains Mangup, Eski-Kermen, Tepe-Kermen and others - natural bastions on which fortress cities were built in the Middle Ages.

Above sea level is about 250 m, the maximum is 325 m. It lies to the north of the Inner and is separated from it by a depression 3 to 8 km wide. The outer ridge is most clearly expressed between Simferopol and Sevastopol. It gradually decreases to the north and imperceptibly passes into the Plain Crimea.
The Inner and Outer Ridges are not only lower than the Main Ridge, but are also distinguished by a flat, even surface, slightly inclined to the northwest. It is they who form the foothills of the Crimean mountains.

On the Kerch Peninsula, two regions are distinguished, delimited by the low Parpach Ridge. In the southwest it is an undulating plain with a variety of isolated uplands, in the northeast it is a hilly-ridged area.
The soils of Crimea are very diverse. Each physical-geographical region has its own species. Solonetzic and solonetzic soils predominate in the Sivash region; to the south, in the flat part of the peninsula, chestnut and the so-called southern chernozem (heavy loamy and clayey with underlying loess-like rocks); mountain-meadow and mountain chernozems have formed on the yayla; on the slopes of the Main Ridge, covered with forests, brown mountain-forest soils are common. special brown soils similar to subtropical red soils.

The name Tien Shan in Chinese means " heavenly mountains". According to E. M. Murzaev, this name is a tracing paper from the Turkic Tengritag, formed from the words: Tengri (Sky, God, divine) and tag (mountain).

The Tien Shan system includes the following orographic regions:
Northern Tien Shan: Ketmen, Zailiysky Alatau, Kungei-Alatau and Kirgizsky ridges;
Eastern Tien Shan: Borohoro, Iren-Khabyrga, Bogdo-Ula, Karlyktag Halyktau, Sarmin-Ula, Kuruktag ridges
Western Tien Shan: Karatau, Talas Alatau, Chatkal, Pskem and Ugam ranges;
Southwestern Tien Shan: ridges framing the Fergana Valley and including the southwestern slope of the Fergana Range;
Inner Tien Shan: from the north it is limited by the Kirghiz ridge and the Issyk-Kul basin, from the south by the Kokshaltau ridge, from the west by the Ferghana ridge, from the east by the Akshiyrak mountain range.
The Tien Shan Mountains are considered one of the highest in the world, among them there are more than thirty peaks over 6000 meters high. highest point mountain system is Pobeda Peak (Tomur, 7439 m), located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China; the next in height is the Khan-Tengri peak (6995 m) on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

From the Central Tien Shan to the west, three mountain ranges, separated by intermountain basins (Issyk-Kul with Lake Issyk-Kul, Naryn, At-Bashyn, etc.) and connected in the west by the Ferghana Range.

In the Eastern Tien Shan there are two parallel mountain ranges (height 4-5 thousand meters), separated by depressions (height 2-3 thousand meters). Highly elevated (3-4 thousand m) leveled surfaces - syrts are characteristic. total area glaciers - 7.3 thousand km², the largest is South Inylchek. Rapids rivers - Naryn, Chu, Ili, etc. Dominate mountain steppes and semi-deserts: on the northern slopes of the meadow-steppe and forests (mainly coniferous), higher subalpine and alpine meadows, on the syrts the so-called cold deserts.

From west to east is 2500 km. Mountain system in Wed. and Center. Asia. Length from 3. to E. 2500 km. Alpine folding, the remains of ancient leveled surfaces are preserved at an altitude of 3000-4000 m in the form of syrts. Modern tectonic activity is high, earthquakes are frequent. The mountain ranges are composed of igneous rocks, and the basins are composed of sedimentary rocks. Deposits of mercury, antimony, lead, cadmium, zinc, silver, in the basins - oil.
The relief is predominantly alpine, with glacial forms, scree, above 3200 m permafrost is common. There are flat intermountain basins (Fergana, Issyk-Kul, Naryn). The climate is continental, temperate. Snowfields and glaciers. The rivers belong to the basins of internal flow (Naryn, Ili, Chu, Tarim, etc.), lakes. Issyk-Kul, Song-Kel, Chatyr-Kel.
The first European explorer of the Tien Shan in 1856 was Pyotr Petrovich Semyonov, who received the title "Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky" for his work.

PIK PUTIN
Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev signed an order to name one of the peaks of the Tien Shan named after Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
"The height of this peak reaches 4,500 meters above sea level. It is located in the Ak-Suu river basin, on the territory of the Chui region," the office of the head of the Kyrgyz government said.
One of the peaks of the Tien Shan Issyk-Kul region Kyrgyzstan bears the name of the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin.

The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain
Bavaria does not claim to be the "roof of the world". But even here, in Bavaria, snow-capped rock peaks, even in summer, are the norm. For example, Mount Zugspitze - the highest mountain in Germany, is located precisely in the Bavarian Alps. From here, in winter and summer, an endless exciting prospect opens up to the snow-covered world of the rocky Alps. The height of the Zugspitze is 2964 meters.

This peak is located on the very border of the Austrian Tyrol and German Bavaria. The summit was conquered not so long ago, almost 200 years ago. Today it takes about 15 minutes to get to the peak by funicular or about 60 minutes (with transfers) by special train. This climb is very impressive. Even we, local residents, guides and tour guides, perceive this beauty every time, as if for the first time.

Mount Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany, therefore, if you choose the town of Garmisch-Patenkirchen as a starting point for this peak, then when climbing the Zugspitze, a special train will make a couple of intermediate stops, at which those tourists who prefer to “conquer” though the last few hundred meters on foot (in winter, these are skiers who do not need to climb the very peak). At the very top, amazingly fresh clean air. Here our guests have the opportunity to see enough of the beauty of the surrounding mountains and territories, wander around, enjoy the acute feeling of being chosen. Those who wish can take pictures with an automatic camera mounted on top. observation deck. To do this, stand at a marked point on the terrace and press the button located at hand. Everything, the photo is ready! Then, below, pick up ready-made photos or send them immediately in electronic form to friends or parents / children.

How to get from Munich to the Zugspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
There are several options for how this can be done. Choose the one that suits your wallet and soul:

1. If you are not burdened with luggage and the habit of comfortable movement, then you can buy a train ticket and get directly to the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, from which, already by funicular, or by a special train, climb the Zugspitze.

2. You can, of course, take a car at any Munich rental office and leisurely, exploring the surroundings, get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and even better to the village of Grainau and the Eibsee lake, which is located on its outskirts, on the shore of which there is both parking and beautiful views, leave the car at the foot of the Alps and climb the Zugspitze.

Poland
Tatras are the highest mountains in Poland mountain range, which forms the natural border between Slovakia and Poland. Peaks Gerlachovsky Shtit (Slovakia) and Rysy (Poland) represent the highest points in these countries. We suggest you go on a photo tour of the Tatra Mountains. The Tatras occupy an area of 750 sq. km, most of which (600 sq. km) lies on the territory of Slovakia, and the highest point - Gerlachovsky Shtit (2655 m) is located north of Poprad.

In turn, the Rysy (2499 m) are located in the northwestern part of the Tatras. This is the highest point in Poland. The Tatras lie in the temperate zone of Central Europe. This is an important barrier to air masses. Their mountain typography is the source of one of the most diverse climates in the region. Temperatures range from 40°C in winter to 33°C during the warmer months.

The temperature also depends on the altitude and the sunny side. Temperatures below 0°C stay at the peaks for 192 days. The mountains have a very diverse world of flora. More than 1000 species of vascular plants grow here, about 450 species of moss, 200 species of liverwort, 700 lichens, 900 fungi and 70 slime molds.

The Tatras have five climatic zones. The animal kingdom here is no less diverse: 54 tardigrades, 22 turbellarian species, 100 rotifer species, 22 copepod species, 162 spider species. 81 species of mollusks, 43 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 7 species of amphibians and 2 species of reptiles. The Polish part of the Tatras was declared a national park in 1955. The lower parts of the mountains are overgrown with forest.

Mountains of Kazakhstan
Dzungarian Alatau is another famous mountain system of Kazakhstan. In some places, the peaks reach a height of 4500 meters or more. At this height, there are eternal ice. Rare species of animals live in the western parts of the mountains: gazelles, argali and mountain goats. The fame of this area was brought not only by endangered species of animals and the eternally snowy peaks of the mountains, but also by history.

Rock paintings of ancient Central Asian nomads and grave burials, which are more than 2000 years old, were discovered in the mountains! The Tien Shan Mountains in Kazakhstan are located in the southeast. Some of the animals that live here are listed in the Red Book - this is the Tien Shan bear and the snow leopard. The Tien Shan Mountains are famous for the Khan Tengri peak, which is considered one of the highest in the world. Its height is 7010 m, taking into account the ice sheet. Without it, the mountain is 15 meters lower. Average Height local mountains exceeds the mark of 4000 meters.

Another the most beautiful place is the Turgen Gorge, known as the Land of Waterfalls. There are many springs, hot springs, waterfalls and lakes with the purest water. A small river Assy flows nearby. Subalpine and alpine meadows roll down the slopes of the mountains. Not far from these places, there are Saka graves that hide the ancient secrets of nomads. Bayanaul mountains Separately, I would like to say about these mountains, which cover the south-west of the country. Their dimensions are small - only about 50 km from west to east and about 25 km from north to south. The highest point is located at 1027 meters above sea level and is called Akbet. The mountains themselves are located on the left bank of the Irtysh River. This is very unusual mountains: layered, rounded, practically without steep slopes. Interesting fact: for millions of years of existence of the mountain range, not a single stony rock has been covered with moss or vegetation.

Bazarduzu, Azerbaijan
Coordinates: 41°13′16″ s. sh. 47°51′29″ E d.
Height: 4466 m
Translated from the Turkic language, "Bazarduzu" is translated as "Turn to the bazaar." So interesting name the mountain is obliged to the fair held in the Shahnabad valley. Numerous merchants and buyers, representatives of various nations, gathered here.

And Lezgins, and Nogais, and Armenians, Arabs, Persians, Jews and many others. The mountain, towering above all other peaks, is an excellent landmark for merchants from distant lands. The caravan approached the Bazarduzu glacier, and the drovers knew that from here it was necessary to turn left and here it was, the market square.
By the way, the local Lezgins call the mountain "Kichensuv", which translates as the Mountain of Fear.

Bazarduzu is not completely located in Azerbaijan, most of it lies on the territory of Russia. Therefore, the mountain is also the highest point of Dagestan (Republic of Dagestan).

Despite this, officially, Bazarduzu is the highest mountain in the country. Located on the Main Caucasian ridge of the Greater Caucasus mountain system, the mountain has a height of 4466 meters. This is the top of the watershed range and the last massif extending to the east. After the gradual lowering of the relief begins, the slope is covered with the channels of numerous rivers. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were eight glaciers, the largest of which was called Tikhitsar. The total area of people was about 13.8 square kilometers. Now there are several small glaciers and a firn cap with an area of 3.6 square kilometers (firn is an intermediate state between snow and ice, dense, packed long-term snow). The Bazardyuzyu glaciers are the easternmost group of glaciers throughout the Main Caucasus.

Weathering processes play an important role in shaping the appearance of the mountain. Therefore, the slopes of the summit are very beautiful. A little lower are alpine meadows, where thousands of sheep and goats feed during the summer months. Chamois, roe deer, herds of the Dagestan tur are preserved here. There is even such a rarity as mountain turkeys.
The first ascent, officially recorded in the documents, was the conquest of the mountain by a topographer from Russia, Sergei Timofeesich Alexandrov. In May 1849, he single-handedly climbed and installed a triangulation tower on top.
Azerbaijani sportsmen Turan Akhmedov and Rusif Bagirov can be mentioned as another record. They made the ascent and descent in just 9 hours. This is the local speed climb record.

Moldoveanu, Romania
Mountain in Romania. The height above sea level is 2544 m, which makes the mountain the highest point in the country. Moldoveanu is located in the very center of Romania, in the Fagaras mountain range (Southern Carpathians) in the Argesh county. Geologically composed of crystalline rocks. The slopes of the mountain are covered mainly with coniferous forests, with high mountain meadows located above.

padesh
The highest point of the Carpathian massif is Poiana Rusca. Height - 1382 m. Geographically, the mountain belongs to Timis county (Romania).

Pop Ivan
A mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, near the Hutsul Alps, one of the peaks of the Marmarosh mountain range. Height 1936.2 m. Located on the border of Ukraine and Romania. The top of the mountain is adjacent to the higher nameless one, 1937.7 meters. The shape is pyramidal, the northern and eastern slopes are steep. Small lakes can form seasonally around the mountain. In large areas there are meadows. Many rare plants grow.

Otiku
A pass in the Southern Carpathians on the Otik saddle between the valleys of the rivers Ryul Doamney (namely, its tributary, the Veselat river) and Dymbovitsa (Boyarkesu river) at the junction of the Ridge. Koltsy Kremenei, Muntsii Groapele, Muntsii Mezya (Boarkesu Ridge), and Kulme Piscanu of the Muntsii Izer-Pepush massif.

Budichevska Bolshaya
Mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, in the Chivchyna massif. It is located in the Verkhovynskyi district of the Ivano-Frankivsk region, south of the village of Burkut. The height is 1677.9 m. The foot and slopes of the mountain are covered with forests, above - meadows. The slopes are steep. The summit is located on the main ridge of the Chivchinsky Mountains, has several spurs, especially the long northern spur. To the east is the highest peak of the Chivchinsky mountains - Chivchin (1769 m).

Bucegi
Mountain range in central Romania, part of the Southern Carpathians. Bucegi - one of the highest mountains in the country, Omu, their highest point, is only 39 m lower than Moldoveanu, the highest point of the country. Mountains are located south of the city Brasov. Geologically, the massif consists of three ranges - Bucegi, Laota and Piatra Craiului.

Vigorlat-Gutinsky ridge
The mountain range of the Carpathians, located on the territory of Ukraine, Slovakia and Romania. The length of the ridge within Ukraine is about 125 km, width - from 8 to 20 km. The valleys of the tributaries of the Tisza (Uzh, Latoritsa, Borzhava and Rika) divide the ridge into separate massifs - Vigorlat, Makovitsa, etc. From the north and northeast, the ridge is adjacent to the Berezno-Lipsha intermountain valley, from the south and southwest - to the Transcarpathian lowland. In the southeast it borders on the Khust-Solotvinskaya basin.

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Our planet is full of wonders and amazing places, the mere thought of which takes your breath away. These include mountain peaks lost in the clouds, which are so high that the air next to them is very rarefied, and their conquest can turn into the achievement of a lifetime.

In this article we will talk about the highest peaks of the Earth - mountains, the height of which above sea level is measured in kilometers. They are located in different parts of our big planet, and become places of a kind of "pilgrimage" for climbers from all over the world.

Chomolungma or Everest - the highest peak in the world

The highest point on planet Earth (relative to sea level) is the top of Mount Chomolungma, or Everest. It is located in the Himalayas, on the territory of the Tibet Autonomous Region (which belongs to China) and Nepal. The main northern peak of the mountain is located within Chinese territory. The double name of this mountain range is due to different origins: Chomolungma is the Tibetan version, and Everest is English. There is also a Nepalese name for the mountain: Sagarmatha.

The height of the northern peak of Mount Everest is 8848 meters above sea level. It is covered with snow, in January the average monthly temperature on it is -36 degrees Celsius, in July - 0 degrees Celsius. Extremely strong winds often blow at the top (their speed can reach 200 km/h).

The first person to calculate that the highest peak of the Earth is Chomolungma was the Indian topographer and mathematician Radhanat Sikdar. In 1852, he was working in his native country, at an impressive distance from Everest, but managed to calculate its height thanks to accurate trigonometric calculations.

Climbing to the top of Chomolungma takes about 2 months and includes frequent camping and acclimatization. The first people to conquer Everest were Nepalese Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary. They reached the highest point on Earth on May 29, 1953. Now climbing this mountain is a developed tourist business. If in the last century only a few people could reach the summit for the whole year, now dozens and even hundreds of people climb to the top in one day. At the same time, the number of deaths of climbers on Everest has decreased significantly in recent years (partly due to the availability of modern equipment and equipment).

The highest point on Earth is the place where numerous records are set. So, for example, the Nepalese Appa Tenzing climbed to the top of the mountain several dozen times, and without oxygen tanks. Another resident of Nepal, Pemba Dorje, on May 21, 2004, became the owner of the record for the fastest ascent of Chomolungma. The journey from the base camp, located next to the Khumbu glacier, to the highest peak took him only 8 hours and 10 minutes. And the oldest person who conquered the majestic mountain was 80-year-old Japanese resident Yuichiro Miura on May 23, 2013. The youngest climber to survive the ascent of Everest was 13-year-old Jordan Romero from the United States, who completed the ascent with his father on May 22, 2010.

List of highest peaks in the world

So, the fact that the highest point on our planet is the northern peak of Mount Chomolungma has been established for certain and no one doubts. However, there are many other highest mountains on Earth that also deserve special attention. In this section, we will talk about the 15 highest places in the world.

Chomolungma (Himalayas). Height: 8848 meters

Start a list of the most high points Earth, bypassing the summit of Everest, it would be illogical. Therefore, we will once again mention this majestic mountain - the dream of every avid climber.

Chogori (Karakoram). Height: 8614 meters

The Karakoram mountain system, on the territory of which the second highest peak of the Earth is located, is located northwest of the Himalayas. It was discovered in 1856 by an expedition from Europe and designated as "K2" (the second peak of the Karakorum mountain system). The first climbers to conquer K2 were the Italians Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli.

Kanchenjunga (Himalayas). Height: 8586 meters

Kanchenjunga is mountain range, which contains five vertices. Therefore, the name of the massif is translated as "Five treasures of the great snows." The highest peak is Kanchenjunga Main. The first ascent to this peak was made by the British Joe Brown and George Band on May 25, 1955. It was from Kanchenjunga that the Russian painter Nicholas Roerich painted many of his canvases.

Lhotse (Himalayas). Height: 8516 meters

This high mountain is located at a distance of 3 kilometers south of the summit of Everest. Lhotse Main, the highest peak of this mountain, was conquered on May 18, 1956 by Swiss climbers Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss. And Lhotse Middle, whose height is 8414 meters, remained unconquered until 2001 (because of this, it was even included in the Guinness Book of Records). The first successful ascent to this peak was made by a Russian expedition led by N. Cherny and V. Kozlov.

Makalu (Himalayas). Height: 8485 meters

The fifth "eight-thousander" in height on Earth is one of the most difficult peaks to conquer. According to statistics, less than 30% of climbers starting an expedition actually reach the highest point of this mountain. The first people to succeed in this endeavor were French climbers led by Jean Franco in 1955.

Cho Oyu (Himalayas). Height: 8201 meters

Cho Oyu is considered the easiest eight-thousander to climb. The main reason is the presence of the Nangla-La pass at a distance of several kilometers west of the mountain. The pass is covered in ice and is a trading trail built by the indigenous people to transport goods from Nepal to Tibet. The summit was first summited on October 19, 1954 by the Austrians Josef Johler and Herbert Tichy. They were assisted by a local resident (Sherpa) Pazang Dawa Lama.

Dhaulagiri (Himalayas). Height: 8167 meters

This mountain range runs through central part Nepal and includes eleven peaks. Success in trying to conquer the main peak of the mountain - Dhaulagiri I - was achieved only by the eighth expedition on May 13, 1958. It included the best European climbers of those years under the guidance of Max Eizelin, who had previously tried to climb Dhaulagiri.

Manaslu (Himalayas). Height: 8156 meters

The first ascent of the main peak of Mount Manaslu was made by the Japanese Toshio Imanishi and Sherpa Gyalzen Norbu in 1956. This massif is also known on foot tourist route called "Trek around Manaslu", which runs around picturesque mountain with snow-capped peaks in protected areas.

Nanga Parbat (Himalayas). Height: 8125 meters

The Nanga Parbat mountain range is the northwestern end of the Himalayas, located in the territory controlled by Pakistan. Climbing to the highest point of the mountain is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous. The very first climbers who tried to conquer Nanga Parbat died due to an avalanche in 1895, never reaching the summit. A sad fate befell the next few expeditions, and only on July 3, 1953, the Austrian Hermann Buhl conquered the mountain.

Annapurna I (Himalayas). Height: 8091 meters

Annapurna I, the highest peak of the Annapurna massif, is the most dangerous eight-thousander in the entire Earth. Almost a third of all climbers who try to reach the top of this mountain die. Nevertheless, it was Annapurna I that became the first peak over 8000 meters above sea level, on which a human foot stepped: in 1950, an expedition from France conquered it.

Gasherbrum I (Karakoram). Height: 8080 meters

This mountain is designated as "K5" and has the second name Hidden Peak, which translates as "Hidden Peak". It is located in Pakistan, on the border with China. The path to the summit follows from the upper reaches of the Baltoro glacier, however, it will not be possible to see Gasherbrum I from there: the mountain is closed from the human eye by large spurs. This is what gave rise to its name. The first successful ascent of Hidden Peak took place on July 5, 1958, by Americans Andrew Kaufman and Peter Schoening.

Broad Peak (Karakoram). Height: 8051 meters

Broad Peak, or K3, is also located in Pakistan-controlled territory. The massif has only two peaks, and both of them are over 8000 meters high. The first ascent of Broad Peak Main, which has a height of 8051 meters, was made by Austrian climbers: Markus Schmuck, Fritz Wintersteller, Kurt Dimberger and Hermann Buhl, who also became the first on Nangaparbat. This happened on June 9, 1957.

Gasherbrum II (Karakoram). Height: 8035 meters

This peak is designated as "K4" and is adjacent to Hidden Peak. Its name is translated as "beautiful", which is associated with the graceful outlines and picturesque sheer walls of the mountain, all year round covered with snow. Its first conquerors were the Austrians Sepp Larch, Hans Willenpart and Fritz Moravek on July 7, 1956.

Shishabangma (Himalayas). Height: 8027 meters

This is the last, fourteenth eight-thousander on Earth, having the smallest height. Shishabangma is located in China and includes three peaks, two of which have a height of more than 8000 meters. She was conquered by the last of all the world's eight-thousanders on May 2, 1964 by a Chinese expedition led by Xu Jing.

Gyachung Kang (Himalayas). Height: 7952 meters

This is the highest non-eight-thousander peak on our planet. It is located between Everest and Cho Oyu. Controversy regularly flares up around the height of Gyachung Kang: even the results of measurements were published, indicating that the height of the peak is 8005 meters, and proposals were made to make it the fifteenth eight-thousander. However, such measurements were not confirmed. The first conquerors of Gyachung Kang were Pasang Putar, K. Sakaizawa and Y. Kato on April 10, 1964.

Video

Reading about the highest peaks on Earth is one thing, but seeing them with your own eyes is quite another. In order for you to have a more complete understanding of the subject of the conversation, we suggest that you watch some interesting videos.

In this video you will see the snowy Everest in all its glory. The mighty mountain, which appears before you only as an image on the monitor, is the highest point on the entire planet, the desire to reach which cost many lives.

In this video, an Albanian expedition that successfully climbed Mount Everest in 2012 offers you a breathtaking view from the top of the highest mountain on Earth.

This is another great video showing Everest from different angles. You will also see footage from expeditions: camps, base stations and the process of climbing the mountain.

All information for the preparation of this article was taken from open sources. We are especially grateful to Wikipedia, an unbiased source of reliable data.

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.
Puncak 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 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 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.

Amazingly beautiful snow-covered peaks, which only the most courageous climbers submit to, still remain perhaps the most impressive sight on the planet. Below is a list of the ten highest mountains on planet Earth.

Annapurna I - 8091 meters

Annapurna I - highest peak mountain range in the Himalayas. The first of the fourteen eight-thousanders to submit to man. French climbers Louis Lachenal and Maurice Herzog were the first to summit Annapurna I in 1950. It is considered the most dangerous for climbing among the eight-thousanders.

Nanga Parbat - 8125 meters

Mount Nanga Parbat is also known as Diamir. It is located in the northwest of the Himalayas. It ranks third among the most dangerous eight-thousanders for climbing. The Austrian climber Hermann Buhl first climbed the summit on July 3, 1953.

Manaslu - 8156 meters

Manaslu is a mountain in the Himalayas that is part of the Mansiri-Himal massif, which is located in Nepal. For the first time, T. Imanisi and G. Norbu climbed the summit on May 9, 1956.

Dhaulagiri - 8167 meters

Dhaulagiri is a mountain range in the Himalayas located in the central part of Nepal. The summit was first conquered by a Swiss-Austrian expedition on May 13, 1960.

Cho Oyu - 8201 meters

Mount Cho Oyu is located on the border of Nepal with China. For the first time, J. Yohler, H. Tihi, Pasang Dawa Lama climbed the summit of Cho Oyu on October 19, 1954.

Makalu - 8485 meters

Mount Makalu is located on the border between China and Nepal. It takes the second place in the difficulty of climbing among the eight-thousanders. It was first conquered by French climbers Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy on May 15, 1955.

Lhotse - 8516 meters

Mount Lhotse is also located on the border between China and Nepal. For the first time, the summit of the fourth eight-thousander was conquered by Swiss climbers Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger on May 18, 1956.

Kangchenjunga - 8586 meters

In third place in the ranking of the highest mountains on Earth is Kanchenjunga - a mountain range located on the border of Nepal and India. For the first time, the British expedition members George Band and Joe Brown succeeded in successfully climbing the summit of Kanchenjunga on May 25, 1955.