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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 on 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 most high mountain 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 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 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. 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 |
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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.
The power of nature frightens and delights at the same time. Evidence of her strength is deep crevices and the highest peaks of the planet. Everest is called the top of the world, and it really is. However, not everyone knows which is the highest mountain in the world. Yes, there are giants that exceed the size of the famous Chomolungma. But what are they and where are they - read on.
The largest and highest mountain on the planet is the shield volcano Mauna Kea. It is located on an island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Its size is shocking. If you put this natural colossus next to Everest, then the latter will seem like a small hill.
For comparison: the height of Mauna Kea from the foot to the top is 10,203 m, and Everest - 3550 m. Feel the difference?! So why is the palm given to the Himalayan peak?
The thing is that Mauna Kea originates under water, where most of the volcano is hidden. The top of the mountain above sea level is at an altitude of 4205 m, while Chomolungma rises to 8848 m.
The age of the Hawaiian giant is about a million years. An active “youth” helped the volcano to grow to such dimensions. Since the birth of Mauna Kea, it erupted regularly for 500 thousand years, then the activity began to decline. Now the volcano is considered extinct. According to rough estimates, the last eruption occurred 4-6 thousand years ago.
This amount of volcanic rock, concentrated in one point, exerts tremendous pressure on the earth's crust. Its total volume is about 3200 km3. It is difficult to imagine how much it weighs, but this mass is enough to push through the Pacific plate for six kilometers.
"Mauna Kea" translates as ' white mountain'. The indigenous people could not call it otherwise, because it the only place in the Hawaiian Islands, where it snows in winter. Local tribes consider the mountain sacred, only leaders have the right to climb it. Unfortunately, and perhaps, and fortunately, this does not stop the Europeans.
On the one hand, on the lower part of the volcano, for the sake of the development of the sugar industry, wild forests were practically destroyed; on the other hand, the summit of Mauna Kea is perfect place for space exploration. Since 1964, 13 observatories have been built here. The question - was it worth it, given the holiness of the mountain - is still a hot debate.
The highest mountains in the world: list
The dream of any climber is to conquer the main peaks of the world. In total, there are seven of them on the list, one for each continent and region of the Earth. Let's talk briefly about each of them:
- His Majesty is Everest.
Has several other names. In Tibet, the mountain is called Chomolungma (Divine Mother) or Jomo Gang Kar (Holy Mother, white as snow). Nepalese name the highest peak - Sagarmatha.
This is one of the most violent places on the planet. Not everyone will be able to get at least to the base camp, which is located at an altitude of about 5,000 m. What can we say about the top.
The air temperature on the mountain in the warm season does not rise above zero degrees, and in winter it varies from -36 during the day to -60 degrees at night. Add to this the violent winds, the speed of which sometimes reaches 200 km / h, and you will understand that the smallest problem here can turn into a disaster.
In the off season, few will challenge grief, because it is akin to suicide. Since the first ascent in 1953, Everest has taken the lives of more than 250 people, their bodies are still there. To pick them up, you need to equip an expedition, and this is very expensive. Up to 25,000 dollars in fees alone for the rise. No matter how cynical it may sound, but many corpses serve as landmarks for climbers.
- The second height of the world - Aconcagua.
Located in Argentina and is part of the Andes - the longest mountain system in the world, stretching for 11,000 km. In Quechua, "Aconcagua" means "Stone Guardian". Looking at the mountain, you understand that such a name was given to it not in vain.
Massive and majestic Aconcagua really resembles a stone giant. The height of the mountain above sea level reaches 6961 m. Technically, it is not considered too difficult to conquer. The ascent and descent record belongs to Karl Egloff: his time is 11 hours 52 minutes. Even children came up here. The youngest climber was only nine years old.
The weather is comparatively mild. average temperature at the top - 20 degrees below zero, at night it is much colder. Here the humidity is low, but strong winds will not let a person forget where he is.
- Presidential Mount McKinley.
Located in Alaska, 210 km north of Anchorage. It occupies the third position in height above sea level - 6190 m. In fact, this is a huge granite block that crawled out of the ground as a result of tectonic activity. It happened about 60 million years ago.
The mountain was often renamed. It was originally called Denali, which means ‘great’ in the Athabaskan language. When the Russians came to Alaska, the granite giant was simply called Big Mountain. In 1896, when Alaska was ceded to the United States, the mountain was named after President William McKinley. However, in 2015, the first name was returned to her.
Based on climbing statistics, this peak is not for everyone. Only 58% of attempts are successful. Since 1913, the mountain has taken the lives of more than 100 people. Weather conditions and lack of oxygen do not stop people, even if they have to go alone in winter. So did Loni Dupre, who successfully climbed Denali and descended unscathed on January 11, 2015.
- Kilimanjaro.
The highest point in Africa is 5892 m. It is located in Tanzania and represents a potential active volcano. Presumably the last eruption took place 200 thousand years ago, but the lava has not gone anywhere. It is located under the crater at a depth of 400 m.
Kilimanjaro has three peaks that are separate volcanoes:
- Shira - 3962 m;
- Mawenzi - 5149 m;
- Kobo - 5892 m.
A distinctive feature of the mountain is the ice cap, which has not left the top for 11 thousand years, since the last ice age. However, for last hundred years, due to deforestation and a decrease in precipitation, the glacier has decreased by 80%.
One of the easiest peaks to climb. The first documented assault took place in 1889. It was made by a group of climbers led by Hans Meyer. Trained climbers can climb to the top and come back down in 10 hours. For beginners, due to the need for acclimatization, it takes 5 days.
- The highest mountain in Europe - Elbrus.
It belongs to the same type of mountains as Kilimanjaro - a stratovolcano. The last eruption occurred around 50 AD. e. It has a saddle shape with two peaks: the eastern one - 5621 m; western - 5642 m.
The mountain is shrouded in many glaciers with a total area of 134.5 km2. Melt water flowing down the slopes of Elbrus feeds several major rivers: Kuban, Baksan and Malku. The weather here changes from bad to good every 5-7 days. In summer it is hot - 25-35 degrees, in winter at an altitude of 3,000 m the temperature drops to -12-20 degrees.
From the point of view of mountaineering, Elbrus is not particularly difficult to climb, but there are several extreme routes. The peak was stormed even on a motorcycle in 1963 and a car in 1997.
- Peak Vinson - highest point sixth continent.
The mountain is part of the massif of the same name, which is located 1200 km from the South Pole and extends 21 km in length and 13 km in width. The highest point is at around 4897 m above sea level.
American pilots discovered Vinson Peak in 1957, and after 9 years its summit was conquered by climber Nicholas Clinch. Despite the aggressive conditions of the Antarctic, it is relatively comfortable here in summer. In the tents of the assault camp, the temperature is kept in the range of 0-10 degrees Celsius. During the ascent, the thermometer often drops below thirty-five degrees.
- Pyramid of Carstens, or Puncak Jaya.
Located on the island of New Guinea. Its peak is considered the highest point of Oceania and Australia - 4884 m, and according to some sources - 5030 meters. Jaya Peak was discovered by European explorer Jan Carstens in 1623.
Arriving in Holland, he spoke about the glacier he saw, for which he was ridiculed. Like, where is the glacier in the tropics from ?! However, they laughed at him in vain. What he saw was one of the highest mountains in the world.
Despite such an early discovery, the first ascent took place only after 339 years. A group of climbers led by Heinrich Harrer stormed the mountain in 1962.
The highest mountain in Kazakhstan
On the border with Kyrgyzstan and China, on the Tien Shan ridge, the majestic and cold Khan Tengri rises. This is the highest point in Kazakhstan - 7010 m above sea level. The name of the mountain is Turkic and translates as ‘Lord of Heaven’.
Externally, Khan-Tengri is a natural pyramid with regular edges. The top of the mountain is covered with a layer of ice 15 meters thick. In pagan times, people believed that the supreme God lives there, who rules the whole world from there.
The first mention of the mountain is found in the writings of ancient explorers and adventurers. As for modern research, it began in the middle of the 19th century, when the geographer P. Semenov made a detailed description of the mountain.
The first successful assault on Khan Tengri took place on September 11, 1931. The climbers from the Ukrainian expedition became heroes. It was headed by Mikhail Pogrebetsky, Boris Tyurin and Franz Sauber. Athletes long and scrupulously thought out and worked out the route of ascent. As a result, it was decided to go along the southern and southwestern side of the mountain.
Khan Tengri is famous not only for its beauty, but also for regular accidents. The mountain takes several people every season. 2004 was especially dark. Then, during the ascent, a Polish climber died, and a month later, due to an avalanche at an altitude of 5,000 m, a group of 50 people was trapped. While the rescue operation was underway, 11 climbers from Russia, Ukraine and the Czech Republic died.
The highest mountains in the world annually attract hundreds of daredevils who risk their lives for the indescribable feeling of unity with nature. They can be understood, because the one who once ascended to the top wants to repeat it again and again. Vysotsky also wrote: “The whole world is in the palm of your hand - you are happy and dumb and only a little jealous of those others whose peak is yet to come.”
Mountain peaks covered with eternal snows have always attracted people with their grandeur, grandiose beauty and some secret that hides behind their impregnable slopes. Let's look at what is the highest mountain in the world and where is it located. There are peaks on Earth that reach 8 km in height.
The highest mountain in the world is Chomolungma, commonly known in the West as Everest. It is located on the territory of the majestic Himalayas, rightfully called the Roof of the World. This part is high mountain range Mahalangur-Himal, where, in addition to Everest, there are several dozen more picturesque peaks exceeding the mark of 7000 m.
Chomolungma has pyramidal outlines with steep southern and high northern slopes. Translated from the Tibetan language, the name means "Divine mother of the energy of life." Such beautiful name the largest mountain was in honor of the Tibetan goddess Sherab Chzhama, who personifies unconditional and all-consuming maternal love. It was proposed by the explorer Andrew Waugh, who was the successor to J. Everest.
Interesting information about Chomolungma:
- Height above sea level - 8848 m.
- The first successful ascent was on March 29, 1953.
- The number of climbers who managed to conquer the peak is 8306 (some of the climbers climbed more than 1 time).
- What is the name of the highest mountain in the world in Nepalese - Sagarmatha.
- The English name Everest was given to the peak in honor of J. Everest, who headed the geodetic department of India, which at that time was under the rule of Britain.
- Abnormal weather: strong winds often blow at the top of the Chomolungma, the speed of which can reach 200 km / h. The air temperature in the cold season sometimes drops to -60 ºС.
- The average rise time to the peak is 2 months.
- The best time for mountain climbing is from mid to late spring and early autumn.
Since ancient times, people have been trying to conquer the most inaccessible peaks of the Earth, which allowed them not only to test themselves for endurance and strength, but also to get closer to the great and boundless space. The majestic Chomolungma is especially popular with climbers.
Every year, about 500 experienced climbers and true braves try to conquer Everest. However, only a few succeed in doing so. The top of the Earth is conquered by few. It is impossible to reach it even by helicopter. Climbers who decide to climb this picturesque peak must undergo lengthy training and have high-quality specialized equipment with them.
Note! Everest in the Himalayas is not only the most beautiful peak world, but also one of the most dangerous.
According to official data in 2012, about 260 climbers and extreme sportsmen who tried to conquer this peak did not reach the goal. Their lives were tragically cut short on the slopes of this mountain. Most of the bodies were never found. Despite this, every year many daredevils desperately try to conquer the highest point in the world.
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The highest point on our planet is located on the territory of the most famous part of Mahalangur Himal - the Khumbu ridge. In addition to Chomolungma, there are 2 more peaks here, exceeding the mark of 8 thousand meters.
Which country has the largest mountain in the world. Chomolungma is located on the border line between Nepal and Tibet (currently an autonomous region of China).
The highest point in the world is hidden under a layer of ice and snow. To get to it, you will need expensive equipment, which, unfortunately, does not guarantee the success of the ascent.
It is worth noting that at the location of Mount Everest lies part of the Nepalese ecological park Sagarmatha. In Sanskrit, the name means "Divine Mother". Almost the entire territory of the park consists of deep gorges and difficult terrain.
Interesting! A huge number of legends and traditions are associated with Chomolungma. It has long been revered as a place of power.
It is believed that this peak is the abode of the gods. It is also directly related to space. In addition, Everest is the habitat of souls who have not found rest in the other world. Some climbers claim to have seen ghosts during their ascent. The fact is that under the thickness of the ice of the Chomolungma, a huge number of bodies of climbers are stored, who never managed to reach the goal. Therefore, Everest is often called the cemetery of the Himalayas.
Peak ranking
Almost everyone knows that the highest point on Earth is Chomolungma. However, few people know which mountains are in second or third place in terms of their height. It is worth noting that other eight-kilometer peaks are no less interesting than Everest.
All the highest mountains are located in the southern and central parts of Asia. They exceed 7500 m. In total, there are 14 mountains on the planet, towering over 8 thousand meters above the earth's surface.
| № | Name | Height, m | Location | Interesting information |
| 1 | Chogori | 8611 | Baltoro Range (Pakistan), mountain system Karakoram. | This is the northernmost eight-kilometer peak in the world. Today, 10 routes lead to it. Technically, the climbing routes to this peak are much more difficult than to the Chomolungma. The number of successful expeditions is 45. |
| 2 | Kanchenjunga | 8586 | On the border of India and Nepal, on the territory of the Great Himalayas. | The highest peak of the ridge of the same name. Moreover, it is one of the most dangerous routes for the ascent. According to Nepalese legend, Kanchenjunga is a mystical woman who kills all climbers who try to conquer her peak. |
| 3 | Lhotse | 8516 | Massif Mahalangur-Himal, Greater Himalayas, Tibet. | This is one of the most beautiful and most impregnable Himalayan peaks. Only 25% of Lhotse ascents are successful. |
| 4 | Makalu | 8485 | mountain range Mahalangur Himal, Central Himalayas. | Several good climbing routes lead to the peak of the mountain. Climbing Makalu is very difficult. Only 30% of expeditions achieved success in conquering the summit. |
| 5 | Cho Oyu | 8188 | Mahalangur Himal, Greater Himalayas. | It was this peak that was first conquered without the use of oxygen cylinders. Today, several excellent routes lead to its summit. |
| 6 | Jaulagiri I | 8167 | Nepal, Main Himalayan Range. | The highest point on the ridge of the same name. Translated from ancient Sanskrit, its name means "White Mountain". The number of successful expeditions is 51. |
| 7 | Manaslu | 8163 | Mansiri Himal, Nepal. | The highest peak of the mountain range of the same name. The name Manaslu in ancient Sanskrit means "Mountain of Spirits". This peak is located on the territory of a magnificent and ecologically clean national park. A trekking route has been laid around it, which can be completed in about 2 weeks. |
| 8 | Nangaparbat | 8126 | Northwestern part of the Himalayas. | This is one of the most difficult and dangerous mountain peaks for mountaineering. In Sanskrit, the name of the mountain sounds like Diamir, which means "Mountain of the Gods." |
| 9 | Annapurna I | 8091 | Nepal, the territory of the Himalayas. | This is the highest point of the ridge of the same name and the most dangerous peak for climbers. The number of successful expeditions to the summit is only 36. The number of tragic cases during the ascent is approximately 32% of the total number of attempts. Despite this, Annapurna became the first eight-kilometer peak in history that was conquered by a man. A successful ascent took place in the middle of the last century, several years before the conquest of Chomolungma. In ancient Sanskrit, the melodic name Annapurna means "Goddess of Fertility". |
| 10 | Gasherbrum I | 8080 | Karakorum, Baltoro Muztag Range, Pakistan. | This is the second highest mountain of the picturesque and impregnable Karakorum. It has another name - Hidden Peak, which means Hidden Peak in English. Translated from the Balti language, the name of the peak means "Beautiful Mountain". |
| 11 | Broad Peak | 8051 | It is part of the multi-peak mountain range Gasherbrum. This is the third highest point of the Karakorum. | |
| 12 | Gasherbrum II | 8034 | Karakorum mountain system, Baltoro Muztag range, Pakistan. | It is part of the multi-peak Gasherbrum ridge. This peak has graceful outlines and steep slopes. It is covered with eternal snow. |
| 13 | Shishabangma | 8027 | Langtang mountain range, Central Himalayas, Tibet. | This is the smallest eight-kilometer peak in the world. It consists of three peaks. |
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Summing up, we can say that the highest point and one of the most impregnable peaks in the world is Everest in the Great Himalayas. This majestic peak is located at the intersection of two Asian states - Nepal and Tibet. It has long attracted climbers, explorers, creative people and true romantics.
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There is nothing more impressive than the view of the highest mountains. They are breathtaking. These 10 high mountains are the dream of all climbers and adventurers in the world. Expeditions that were organized to conquer these dangerous areas are very durable and cost a fortune. Only a handful of people were able to conquer these peaks.
All these mountains are located in Asia. The huge Himalayas and the Karakoram are impressive. The most famous mountain- of course - the roof of the Earth, the great Everest or Chomolungma. There is another mountain, the second highest - rocky Chogori (the northernmost eight-thousander in the world, it is also known as K2). But the other 8 peaks are no less exciting and magnificent. We want to show you the highest mountains in the world. If you have an indomitable and free spirit, look through the photos and choose for yourself the peak that you would like to conquer!
10. Annapurna mountain range
These mountains are the smallest among the giants. Their height is "only" 8091 meters above sea level. They are in Nepal.
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9. Nanga Parbat
This Himalayan beauty rises to 8126 meters above sea level. Located in Pakistan.
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8. Manaslu
Manaslu is located in Nepal. The height of this mountain is 8163 meters above sea level. This is only 4 meters lower than the 7th highest peak in the world.
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7. Dhaulagiri
Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest in the world. Its height is 8167 meters above sea level. It is also located in Nepal.
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6. Cho Oyu
The peak of Cho Oyu or "Turquoise Goddess" is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China). Its height is 8188 meters above sea level.
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5. Makalu
Makalu is located 16 kilometers southeast of Everest, near the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). Its height is 8485 meters above sea level.
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4. Lhotse
The height of the fourth highest mountain in the world, Lhotse, is 8516 meters above sea level. It is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
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3. Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga is another neighbor of Everest, located about 161 km east of the highest peak. Its height is 8586 meters above sea level. Located on the border of India and Nepal.
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2. Peak K2
K2, also known as Mount Godwin Austen and Dapsang. Its local name is Chogori, which means Great Mountain. Its height is 8611 meters above sea level. Located on the border of Pakistan and China.
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1. Everest
And, finally, Mount Everest or Chomolungma (translated from Tibetan - the Divine Mother of vital energy). This is the highest mountain in the world. Its height is 8848 meters above sea level. Located on the border of Nepal and China.
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For most people living in the stone jungle, the idea of spending a couple of days in the mountains seems like the perfect vacation solution. It should be borne in mind that the mountains suitable for such a holiday are slightly different from those on this list. The highest mountain peaks suggest quite severe conditions. Interestingly, almost all of these peaks are located in the Himalayas. There are practically no traces of civilization here, the conditions are so harsh in these mountains. Nevertheless, expeditions are constantly sent there, the most courageous people dare to climb these high peaks. Even if you do not plan to do the same, you should still get acquainted with the list of these mountains.
Nuptse, Mahalangur Himal
The name of this mountain in Tibetan means "western peak". Nuptse is located on the Mahalangur Himal ridge and is one of the mountains surrounding Everest. It was first conquered in 1961 by Dennis Davis and Tashi Sherpa. This peak is the 20th highest in the entire world and opens this impressive list. 
Distagil Sar, Karakorum
This point is located among the Karakoram ranges in Pakistan. Distagil Sar rises to 7884 meters in height and extends for three kilometers in width. In 1960, the summit was conquered by Günther Sterker and Dieter Markhar, who were representatives of the Austrian expedition. In this region, this mountain is the highest, and in the list was in nineteenth place. 
Himalchuli, Himalayas
This peak is part of the Himalayas in Nepal and is located near even more high peak. With a height of 7894 m, Himalchuli can be called the second largest in this mountain range. The summit was first climbed in 1960 by the Japanese Hisashi Tanabe. Since then, few have dared to repeat his impressive achievement. 
Gasherbrum IV, Karakorum
It is one of the peaks of the Gasherbrum Range in Pakistan. It is part of the northeastern edge of the Baltoro Glacier, which belongs to the Karakorum. The name in Urdu means "shining wall". The remaining three peaks of Gasherbrum exceed the mark of eight thousand meters, and this one rises to about 7932 meters. 
Annapurna II, Annapurna massif
These peaks are part of a single massif that makes up the main part of the Himalayas. This peak rises to 7934 meters and is located in the east of the Annapurna massif. It was first conquered by Richard Grant, Chris Bonington and Sherpa Ang Nyma in 1960. Since then, only a few times have been climbed to the top, the conditions are so harsh here. 
Gyachung Kang, Mahalangur Himal
This mountain is located between the two highest points in the world, exceeding eight thousand meters. This is part of the Mahalangur-Himal range, stretching along the border of Nepal and China. The mountain was first conquered in 1964, it was Japanese expedition. Among the mountains below eight thousand meters, this is the largest, its height is 7952 meters. 
Shishabangma, central Himalayas
All the mountains described below exceed eight thousand meters in height! Shishabangma is the lowest of them, but this does not mean that it is easy to conquer. It is located between China and Tibet, in a limited area where foreigners are not allowed. This is due to security reasons. In the Tibetan dialect, the name means "ridge above the grassy plains." 
Gasherbrum II, Karakorum
As mentioned above, Gasherbrum is part of the Karakorum. This is a peak with a height of 8035 meters, which was conquered by Austrian climbers in 1956. This peak is also known as K4, which means that it is the fourth in the Karakoram chain. 
Broad Peak, Karakorum
This mountain with a height of 8051 meters is quite popular among climbers. It belongs to the Baltoro Glacier and ranks twelfth in the list of the highest. The conditions are extremely harsh on the slopes, so climbing is almost impossible for most of the year. It is not surprising that there are few climbers who have conquered this peak. 
Gasherbrum I, Karakorum
Another name for this mountain is Hidden Peak. This is because it is an extremely remote place from civilization, which is difficult to get to. The peak with a height of 8080 meters was conquered for the first time in 1956, when the Americans Pete Schoening and Andy Kaufman climbed here. 
Annapurna I, Annapurna massif
Tenth on the list! The farther, the more impressive the scale of the mountains becomes and the fewer people who conquered them. The main peak of the Annapurna massif is the tenth largest in the world and rises to 8091 meters. The name in Sanskrit means "full of food". 
Nanga Parbat, Himalayas
This is the ninth largest peak, rising to 8126 meters. The mountain is located in Pakistan and is known as the “killer peak”, because the most important thing is connected with Nanga Parbat. a large number of unsuccessful attempts to climb. It was never possible to climb the peak in winter: severe weather strong winds make the task simply impossible. 
Manaslu, Himalayas
The name in Sanskrit means "intellect" or "soul". This is a peak located in the Himalayas not far from Annapurna. This is a peak with a height of 8163 meters. This area is considered a protected area and is protected for environmental reasons. 
Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri Massif
These mountains extend one hundred kilometers from the Kalingandaki River to the Bheri River. One of the peaks of this massif rises to 8167 meters and ranks seventh in size in the world. The highest point is named in Sanskrit, the word "dhaula" means "shining" in translation, and "giri" means "mountain". 
Cho Oyu, Mahalangur Himal
The name translated from Tibetan means "turquoise goddesses". This is a peak with a height of 8201 meters, which is the highest in this range and is located twenty kilometers west of Everest. With moderate slopes and close passes, this mountain is considered the easiest option for climbing eight thousand meters. However, it should be borne in mind that this lightness is only in comparison with other peaks of this size. An unprepared traveler cannot make such an ascent anyway. 
Makalu, Mahalangur Himal
This is the fifth place on the list - a mountain with a height of 8485 meters! Mahalu Peak is part of the Mahalangur-Himal range and is located a little in the distance. It is shaped like a pyramid with four sides. The summit was first conquered in 1955 by the French. 
Lhotse, Mahalangur Himal
The name in translation from Tibetan means "southern peak". This is the second largest mountain in the massif, rising to 8516 meters. It was first conquered in 1956 by Swiss climbers Ernest Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger.
Kangchenjunga, Himalayas
Until 1852, this peak was considered the highest in the world. Its height is 8586 meters. This is a peak located in India. This mountain range is called the "Five Snow Peaks" and is worshiped by some Indians. In addition, this place attracts tourists. 
K2, Karakorum
In Baltistan, a region of Pakistan, is the highest point of the Karakorum called K2. This is a mountain with a height of 8611 meters, known for the harshest conditions, it is incredibly difficult to climb to the top. Few succeeded, and in winter there was no successful ascent at all. 
Everest, Mahalangur Himal
So, here is the leader of the list - Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma. It was discovered in 1802 and conquered in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then, thousands of expeditions have been here, but not all of them ended in success. After all, this is a peak at 8848 meters high! Climbing Everest requires serious preparation and considerable financial investments, because without special equipment and oxygen cylinders it is simply impossible to carry out this most difficult task.
