Mount Kinabalu towers 4095 meters (13‚435 feet) above sea level. It is the highest mountain between the mighty snow-capped Himalayas and Wilhelmina (4509 meters / 14‚793 feet) in Irian Jaya. It is also one of the most accessible and spectacular mountains in the world. Because of the earth movement‚ in is still growing with the rate of 5 mm (1/4 inches) a year. Mount Kinabalu is essentially a massive pluton formed from granodiorite which is intrusive into sedimentary and ultrabasic rocks‚ and forms
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TITLE Soak Up Glorious Views And Sleep In Comfort At Celyn Resort Kinabalu LEAD PARAGRAPH Celyn Resort Kinabalu is just a short distance from the famous Poring Hot Springs in the Malaysian state of Sabah. It is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinabalu Park. The nearest town is Ranau. A great base for exploring some of Sabah’s spectacular natural delights‚ the property also offers incredible views of the surrounding areas and very comfortable rooms for a great night’s sleep. Wake up
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Mount Etna Sicily ’s greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain. To the ancient Greeks‚ Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan‚ god of fire‚ and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops. At approximately 3350 meters‚ it is Europe ’s highest active volcano. The height of its summit changes with each eruption‚ and over the centuries a few lava flows have reached the coast. Over 1200 square meters of Etna ’s surface is covered with solidified lava. Etna offers skiing in
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Mount Abu ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthanstate in western India near the border with Gujarat. The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar at 1‚722 m (5‚650 ft) above sea level. It is referred to as ’an oasis in the desert ’ as its heights are home to rivers‚ lakes‚ waterfalls and evergreen forests. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 1.1 The
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Mount Etna 10‚922Ft (3329 meters) LOCATED IN ITALY : 37.73°N 15.00°E LAST ERRUPTED IN January 12‚ 2011 Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of activity. Due to its history of recent activity and nearby population‚ Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations. From about 35‚000 to 15‚000 years ago‚ Etna experienced some highly explosive eruptions‚ generating large pyroclastic
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Currently there are 14 World Heritage sites located in Japan. Of course‚ 11 are cultural properties and 3 are national properties. If you were a representative of Japan‚ what would you nominate as the next World Heritage site and why? Mount Fuji or‚ “Fuji-san” is Japan’s highest summit- rising to 3‚776 metres above sea level. Though it has already been denied the title of becoming a World Heritage site once before‚ there is still strong support from the Japanese population that it should be considered
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Mount Abu - The Mythological Beauty Mount Abu situated at a average height of 1‚219 mtr’s above sea level is the oasis in the deserted land of Rajasthan and posses the honor of being the only hill-station in Rajasthan as well as north-west India‚ The world famous tourist destination is known for its Delwara Jain temples and natural beauty world over‚ situated amidst lush green forested hills on the highest peak in the Aravali range is also the summer capital for the Indian state of Rajasthan‚ home
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write a paper on a mountain such as this one and not include some information on the men who have attempted and succeeded to summit the highest of the 8000 meter peaks. After reading this report you will know how the mountain became to be known as Mount Everest‚ the people that inhabit the area‚ and some of the men who gave their lives in order to conquer what had never been beaten before. The Himalaya are located on the border of India and Asia. The Himalaya‚ the highest mountain range in the
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eruptions in order to draw conclusions on what could be done to mitigate loss of life and destruction. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD on Pompeii and surrounding areas proved to be catastrophic because of the location of the volcano and especially since citizens were not aware that an active volcano was in their midst. By examining the series of events that took place at Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and comparing them to the impacts and forecasting of present day volcanism‚ one could draw better
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The devastating avalanches on Mount Everest in 2014 and 2015‚ highlighted some longstanding problems for the climbing industries in Nepal. Especially for local Sherpa guides where issues like overcrowding‚ safety‚ meager wages and insurance are of immense concerns. These problems have left many wondering why the Nepal government hasn’t done more support the Sherpa guides? The group of people risks their lives so that foreign climbers can attempt Everest. The desire to conquer Everest has been on
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