The vast majority of the peaks included in the list of the highest mountains in Russia on the map belong to one mountain system - The Greater Caucasus. This huge mountain range is located between the Black and Caspian Seas. Barely, the southerners catch up with three Kamchatka hills - Klyuchevskaya, Kamen and Ploskaya Blizhnyaya (13th, 18th and 70th places) and two peaks Altai mountains - Belukha and Tavan-Bogdo-Uul (19th and 67th place).
So that Russian climbers do not get bored of the monotony, the Mountaineering Federation decided to include in the conditions for obtaining the most honorary mountaineering title the conquest of not only the eight highest mountains on the list, but also the assault on Belukha and Klyuchevskaya Sopka.
10. Shota Rustaveli, height - 4860 m
Shota Rustaveli Peak is one of the peaks that make up the so-called Bezengi wall - a giant mountain range stretching for 13 km. In addition to Shota Rustaveli peak, the wall is formed by Dzhangitau (fifth place in the rating), Katyntau (ninth) and Shkhara (sixth).
9. Katyn-Tau - 4970 m
A sad legend is associated with the name of this mountain among the Kabardino-Balkarians. Mountain peak Tetnuld ("white"), one of the most beautiful, invariably admiring tourists for its whiteness, decided to leave his old wife, Katyn ("wife"), for the sake of the young, Dzhanga ("new", "young"). Perhaps Tetnuld was a climber - the Katyn height does not reach 5 km, but Dzhangy, or Dzhangitau, occupies the fifth line in the list of the highest mountains in Russia.
8. Mizhirgi - 5025 m
The list of Russian "five-thousanders" begins with Mizhirga - the highest and most dangerous mountains in Russia, which every climber dreams of climbing. Mizhirgi, despite the modest eighth place in height, the mountain is very capricious and bypasses the higher peaks in terms of difficulty.
7. Kazbek - 5034 m
This is one of the most beautiful peaks The Greater Caucasus Range. Her image flaunts on many travel magazine covers, photographs, postcards and stamps. Lonely white top the correct conical shape (Kazbek was once a volcano) stands out sharply against the background of green foothills. Unfortunately, due to the difficult geopolitical situation, ascents to Kazbek are no longer as frequent as they once were.
6. Shkhara - 5068 m
One of the most beloved peaks by climbers, and the highest mountain in the central part of the Caucasus Range. You can climb it by a wide variety of routes, and several peaks will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding places from new points of view.
According to the results of recent measurements, Shkhara can move from sixth place to third - according to the latest data, its height is 5193.2 m.However, there is no doubt about which mountain is the highest in Russia - the first place is ahead of all the others with a margin of almost half a kilometer.
5. Jangitau - 5085 m
Like Mizhirgi, Dzhangitau is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous peaks. Just three years ago, an experienced climber fell from its slopes (fatally), and a couple of years before he had to rescue a climbing group by helicopters.
4. Pushkin Peak - 5100 m
Most often, they prefer to climb Pushkin Peak from the south side. However, seasoned climbers prefer the north side - except for a little more difficult route you can admire the enchanting beauty of the surrounding nature.
3. Koshtantau - 5152 m
Koshtantau opens the top three among the highest mountains in Russia. Sometimes she is kind to climbers and gives them wonderful weather, making the ascent easy and enjoyable. However, this rarely happens; more often than not, the capricious beauty prefers to dress in an ice robe, which makes the ascent much more difficult.
The conquest of Koshtantau began with a tragedy - when trying to climb it, two English climbers and their Swiss guides were killed. Since then, several routes have been laid on the mountain, but all of them have increased difficulty - from 4B to 6A (for comparison: the lowest category is 1B, the highest is 6B, and category 6A is in second place, up to 6B).
2. Dykhtau - 5204 m
The poetic genius of the Balkar people on the name Dykhtau decided to rest. Translated from this language, the name simply means “ steep mountain". It's almost like a nickname.
The mountain looks harsh - granite-gneiss rocks, of which Dykhtau is composed, are dark in color. And in contrast to white snow and clouds (which lie at a lower height than the top), they look especially gloomy.
The difficulty of climbing the mountain corresponds to its serious appearance - more than ten routes have been laid to the double peaks of Dykhtau, but even the simplest of them belongs to category 4A, above average.
1. The highest mountain in Russia - Elbrus, 5642 m
On the border between the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, there is the Lateral ridge of the Caucasian mountain range, where Elbrus, the highest mountain in Russia, is located. Elbrus has two peaks - western and eastern; the difference between them is 21 m.
This mountain is not easy; it is the legacy of those times when the young Caucasus Mountains were still fire-breathing. Elbrus is a huge volcano, fortunately, long extinct. Over the past tens of millennia, Elbrus has been covered with a shell of ice of enormous thickness - in some places it reaches 250 m, which is equal to the height of an eighty-story building.
Despite the frightening height (Elbrus is considered the most high mountain not only in Russia, but also in Europe, and also included in the top ten), the mountain's temper is not evil and the path to the top has long been found. The first ascent to Elbrus took place in the first third of the 19th century. Since then, whoever has not been there! People climbed not only on foot, but also on horses, motorcycles and cars. They carried ATVs and even 75 kg barbells. And since the beginning of the 1990s, there have been regular competitions in high-speed climbing on the snow giant. From the foot to the top of Elbrus, the journey takes exactly 3 hours 28 minutes 41 seconds.
List of 80 highest mountain peaks of Russia
The table shows mountain peaks at least 4000 meters high and located on the territory of the Russian Federation.
| A place | Vertex | Height, m | The subject of the Russian Federation | Mountain system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5642 | Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 2 | 5204 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 3 | 5152 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 4 | 5100 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 5 | 5085 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 6 | 5068 | Kabardino-Balkaria (Russia), Svaneti (Georgia) | Greater Caucasus | |
| 7 | 5034 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 8 | 5025 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 9 | 4970 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus | |
| 10 | 4860 | Kabardino-Balkaria, Georgia | Greater Caucasus | |
| 11 | Gestola | 4860 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 12 | Jimara | 4780 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 13 | Klyuchevskaya Sopka | 4750 | Kamchatka Krai | Eastern ridge |
| 14 | Wilpath | 4646 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 15 | Sauhokh | 4636 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 16 | Kukurtli-Sausages | 4624 | Karachay-Cherkessia | Greater Caucasus |
| 17 | Mailihokh | 4598 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 18 | A rock | 4575 | Kamchatka Krai | Eastern ridge |
| 19 | Belukha | 4509 | Altai | Altai mountains |
| 20 | Sallyningantau | 4507 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 21 | Tebulosmta | 4492 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 22 | Sugan | 4489 | North Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 23 | Bazarduzu | 4466 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 24 | Chanchakhi | 4461 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 25 | Donguzorun-Cheget-Karabashi | 4454 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 26 | Shang | 4452 | Ingushetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 27 | Heat | 4431 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 28 | Chatyntau | 4411 | Karachay-Cherkessia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 29 | Adai-Hoh | 4408 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 30 | Songuchi | 4405 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 31 | Tyutyubashi | 4404 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 32 | Vologata | 4396 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 33 | Karaug | 4364 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 34 | Adyrsubashi | 4349 | ||
| 35 | Laboda | 4313 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 36 | Bachakhi | 4291 | ||
| 37 | Diklosmta | 4285 | Greater Caucasus | |
| 38 | Peak Caucasus | 4280 | Greater Caucasus | |
| 39 | Jorashty | 4278 | ||
| 40 | Bzhedukh | 4271 | ||
| 41 | Komito | 4261 | Chechnya | Greater Caucasus |
| 42 | Sullukolbashi | 4251 | ||
| 43 | Kayaartybashi | 4250 | ||
| 44 | Bashiltau | 4248 | ||
| 45 | Zeigalanhokh | 4244 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 46 | Zaromag | 4203 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 47 | Donchentikhokh | 4192 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 48 | Kalotha | 4182 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 49 | Donosmta | 4179 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 50 | Addala-Schuchgelmeer | 4151 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 51 | Chkalov peak (Anchobala-anda) | 4150 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 52 | Puhgarty Kom | 4149 | ||
| 53 | Syrhibarzond | 4148 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 54 | Shalbuzdag | 4142 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 55 | Tseyahokh | 4140 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 56 | Fytnargin | 4134 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 57 | Dyultydag | 4127 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 58 | Tsmiakomkhokh | 4117 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 59 | Barrels | 4116 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 60 | Musostau | 4110 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 61 | Baidukov Peak (Kasaraku Meer) | 4104 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 62 | Bishney-Jenolshob | 4104 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 63 | Belyakov Peak (Belengi) | 4100 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 64 | Chimismeer | 4099 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 65 | Chachhoh | 4098 | North Ossetia, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 66 | Cunklata | 4084 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 67 | Tavan-Bogdo-Ula | 4082 | Altai | Altai mountains |
| 68 | Maistismta | 4081 | Chechnya, Georgia | Greater Caucasus |
| 69 | Charundag | 4080 | Dagestan, Azerbaijan | Greater Caucasus |
| 70 | Flat middle | 4057 | Kamchatka Krai | Eastern ridge |
| 71 | Taklik | 4049 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 72 | Dombay-Ulgen | 4046 | Karachay-Cherkessia, Republic of Abkhazia | Greater Caucasus |
| 73 | Gockley | 4046 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 74 | Kurmutau | 4045 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 75 | Archon | 4040 | North Ossetia | Greater Caucasus |
| 76 | Izhenameer | 4025 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 77 | Dougie | 4020 | Dagestan, Azerbaijan | Greater Caucasus |
| 78 | Deavgay | 4016 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
| 79 | Kezgenbashi | 4013 | Kabardino-Balkaria | Greater Caucasus |
| 80 | Balial | 4007 | Dagestan | Greater Caucasus |
As you know, there are 6 continents on planet Earth, each of which has its own highest point. 7 peaks of the world - these are the peaks of six continents, the largest of them Eurasia - two peaks are taken: Europe and Asia.
We offer you a list of seven peaks in ascending order of height. The easiest mountains for climbing, which do not require special mountaineer training: Kostsyushko and Kilimanjaro.
The 7 Summits of the World program appeared thanks to the American Dick Bass: in 1981, together with Frank Wells, he embarked on an ambitious project, deciding to conquer the highest points of the continents. Starting from Mount McKinley, Bass conquered all 7 peaks by 1985. Now "7 Summits Club" unites thousands of followers all over the world.
In addition to the seven peaks of the world, there are the highest mountain peaks of the planet, exceeding 8000 meters above sea level. In total, there are 14 mountains on Earth - eight-thousanders, all of them are in Central Asia. In addition to Everest, these include: Chogori, Annapurna, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and others.
It is difficult even for experienced professional climbers to get the “crown of the earth”, that is, to conquer all the existing eight-thousanders, the “seven peaks of the world” program is more accessible.
7 peaks: list
There are two versions of the Seven Summits of the World program, the duality is associated with the continent of Australia. Its highest point is Kostsyushko Peak, but in New Guinea, which formally belongs to Oceania, there is a higher point - the Karstens pyramid or, in other words, Mount Jaya. Based on the fact that Australia and Oceania are one part of the world, the ascent must be done on Mount Jaya. Climbers choose the most convenient option for them or conquer two points at once.
Also, sometimes there are discussions about Elbrus: to consider this peak located in Europe or Asia? Those who adhere to the second version consider Mont Blanc, located in the Western Alps, to be the highest peak in Europe. Thus, excluding Elbrus from the program of the 7 peaks of the world, since the highest peak in Asia is Everest (Chomolungma).
Kostsyushko
Part of the light: Australia
Mountain system:Australian alps
2228 meters away
First ascent:in 1840
The first conquerors:Pavel Edmund Strzheletsky
The lowest of the world's seven peaks is Mount Kostsyushko, which rises in the territory of the Kostsyushko National Park in Australia. Polish traveler Edmund Strzelecki was the first to climb the mountain in 1840. He also came up with the idea of \u200b\u200bthe name of the peak: in honor of the national hero of Poland Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817).
Stone pedestal at Kostsyushko peak Climbing Kostsyushko is available unprepared touristsThis is facilitated by the low altitude and comfortable trail - it is impossible to get lost here. A walk to Kostsyushko can be combined with the second highest peak in Australia - Townsend (2209 meters).
Jaya or
Part of the light: Australia and Oceania
Mountain system:Maoke
Peak height above sea level: 4884 meters
First ascent: 1962 g.
The first conquerors: Austrian climbers B. Huizinga, R. Kippax, F. Templ under the leadership of Heinrich Harrer.
Mount Punchak-Jai, or simply Jaya (Pobeda), another name - Carstens Pyramid, is located on the island New Guinea in Oceania. It was discovered for Europeans by Jan Karstens in 1623, for which it got its name.
The Karstens pyramid is considered technically quite difficult to climb, you will need climbing equipment. There are two options for climbing Mount Jaya: by helicopter to base campor walking through the jungle. The first method is faster and safer.
Part of the light:Antarctica
Mountain system: Ellsworth
Height above sea level: 4892 meters
The first conquerors: a group of 10 American climbers led by Nicholas Clinch
Vinson Massif is the highest point of the coldest continent in the world, Antarctica. Due to the many peaks of approximately the same height, it was not easy to select the top at first. For the first time about the massif, as well as about the Ellsworth mountains, it became known in 1935, when Lincoln Ellsworth saw them from above during a flight. The name is associated with the name of Carl Vinson - the American Congressman, on the initiative and with the help of whom Antarctica was actively explored.
The first full ascent was made in December 1966 by American climbers led by N. Clinch. Climbing heights is complicated primarily by weather conditions and territorial remoteness.
Part of the light: Europe
Mountain system: Caucasus mountains
Height above sea level:5 642 m.
First ascent: in 1868 to the eastern peak, in 1874 to the western.
The first conquerors: Kabardian Killar Khashirov (eastern summit), British F. Gardiner, F. Grove, G. Walker and J. Knubel (western summit)
Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia and Europe, located in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. It is of volcanic origin. Elbrus is rightfully considered one of the seven wonders of the world in Russia. There are many variants of the name of the mountain in different languages: Jin-padishah - "king of mountain spirits", Oshkhamaho - "mountain of happiness", Mingi-Tau - "eternal mountain", etc.
The mountain has two peaks, the highest of them is the western one - 5642 meters, the eastern one just below - 5621 meters. Elbrus is known for more than 23 glaciers that feed the large rivers Kuban, Baksan and Malka. From the highest point of Elbrus, a view of the Black and Caspian Seas opens up.
Expedition Russian academy Sciences under the leadership of General G. A. Emmanuel first tried to conquer Elbrus in the middle of the XIX century, but the ascent was carried out only by the guide K. Khashirov.
During the Great Patriotic War, the German mountain infantry division "Edelweiss" under the leadership of Captain Heinz Groth climbed Elbrus. On August 21, 1942, Hitler's flags were hoisted on its summits. In February 1943, the Nazi flags were removed by the Red Army and Soviet banners were installed. The ascent was carried out in frost and snow conditions.
The slopes of the mountain are gentle, but the considerable height requires some preparation. On this moment due to the developed infrastructure, Elbrus and Elbrus region attract not only professional climbers (high-speed races, extreme climbs), but also winter sports fans.
Part of the light: Africa
Mountain system:detached mountain
Peak height above sea level: 5895 meters away
First ascent: in 1889
The first conquerors: German Hans Mayer and Austrian Ludwig Purtcheler
On the territory of Tazania, on the border with Kenya, the picturesque Mount Kilimanjaro rises, which is a sleeping volcano. Its highest peak Uhuru is highest point Africa, the roof of Africa as it is often called, is included in the 7 Summits program.
Uhuru Peak The name "Kilimanjaro" can be translated from the language local residentslike a "sparkling mountain". At the beginning of the 20th century, Kilimanjaro was called the Summit of Kaiser Wilhelm. Kilimanjaro's hat is always covered in glaciers and snow.
Kilimanjaro is suitable for climbing even inexperienced hikers without training and equipment. The easiest route is Lemosho, its duration is 5-8 days, which allows for smooth acclimatization and easier to survive mountain sickness. You will need warm clothes and shoes for the ascent.
Denali (old name McKinley)
Part of the light: North America
Height peaks above sea level:6190 meters
Mountain system:Alaskan ridge
The first conquerors: Hudson Stuck
One of the seven highest peaks in the world is Mount Denali (McKinley). Initially it belonged to the territory of Russia, it was called Bolshaya. At the end of the 19th century, it was renamed McKinley (in honor of the American president). The modern name is Denali (which translates as "Great").
For the first time, Dr. Frederick Cook tried to conquer the peak at the beginning of the 20th century: an unsuccessful ascent did not stop the traveler, and after 3 years the idea was crowned with success. However, the Hudson Stack expedition is considered an officially recognized record. In the 21st century, the mountain was conquered by Matvey Shparo (with a group of climbers from disabilities health), Kilian Jornet Burghada (fastest climb), Lonnie Dupre (single climb). The climb to Denali is recommended during the summer months.
Mount Aconcagua
Part of the light: South America
Mountain system:Andes
Height above sea level:6960.8 meters
The first conqueror: Matthias Zurbriggen
Aconcagua is the highest point of the North and South America, is located in Argentina, Aconcagua National Park, the nearest city of Mendoza. The name of Mount Aconcagua is translated as "snow mountain", once it was an active volcano.
Aconcagua's peculiarity is the low atmospheric pressure at the summit, but even physically untrained people can conquer its northern slope (the rest of the slopes are dangerous due to strong winds and steep climbs). home
Among the record-breaking ascents are:
- the rise of 87-year-old Scott Lewis;
- the fastest climb among men (about 12 hours) - Karl Egloff, among women (12.5 hours) - Fernanda Maciel.
Part of the light: Asia
Mountain system:Himalayas
Peak height above sea level: 8848 meters away
The first conquerors: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Mount Everest or Chomolungma is the highest point on Earth. Every climber dreams of conquering Everest, but not everyone manages to do it. Located in Asia, the absolute record holder for altitude, Everest is the highest point on the planet and the oldest geological formation (60 million years old). From Tibetan, the name of Mount Chomolungma is translated as "the holy mother of the Universe." Discovered in the middle of the 19th century, the peak was originally called Peak XV, and then was named Everest after the name of geodesist George Everest.
Despite the considerable cost, climbing the slopes of the mountain is very popular among climbers. The notoriety of the "cemetery" of unlucky conquerors of the peaks (after the mark of 6,500 meters, the "death zone" begins) does not frighten travelers: the bodies of climbers frozen into the slopes still serve as landmarks for groups. Obstacles in the form of strong winds, pressure drops and frost can only be overcome by experienced athletes.
The mountain submitted to the pioneering mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary (1953). It is on Everest that many records are set, for example, children (13-year-old Jordan Romero), elderly people who have changed their nineties (Miuro Yuchiro) have been here. The record holder for the number of ascents to Everest is the Nepalese Kami Sherpa (24 times since 1994).
Among the female conquerors of Chomolungma, one should remember the Japanese woman Janko Tabei (climbing in 1975). She became the first woman in the world to climb Everest. She is the first woman to conquer all seven peaks of the world. Lhakpa Sherpa is a Nepalese who ascended Mount Everest 9 times. Indian mountaineer Malawat Purna - became the youngest athlete to climb Everest. At the time of the ascent, she was 13 years and 11 months old.
Most high mountains world names have different, but at the same time they can be called briefly - Seven Peaks is a term that appeared in 1985 at the suggestion of Richard Bass (the man who first conquered all seven peaks) and unites the seven highest peaks on each continent. This association is not equal to the rating of the highest mountains in the world, most of which are located in Nepal. This list is made up of mountains, each of which is the highest on its continent.
The highest peak in North America is located in Alaska and is the center National park Denali. The top of Mount McKinley is 6194 meters from the ground. This mountain is the third in the world in terms of topographic position, it was overtaken only by Everest and Aconcagua. And if you take into account the ratio of the base to the peak, then McKinley is the highest mountain in the world. The mountain got its name in honor of the American president, and the Indian name - Denali - means "great".
Part of the Andes and with a height of 6959 meters, Mount Aconcagua is considered the most high peak South America. The mountain is located in the Argentine province of Mendoza and is 15 km away from the border with Chile. The name of the mountain comes from the words in the language of the Quechua people "stone guard".
Europe - Mount Elbrus (Russia)
Elbrus is an inactive volcano with a height of 5642 meters, which is located in Caucasus mountains on the border of Russia and Georgia.
Elbrus has several other names, the most romantic of which is translated from Adyghe and Kabardino-Circassian means "mountain that brings happiness."
Asia - Mount Everest (Nepal / China)
The highest mountain in the world, Everest, is located exactly on the border of Nepal and China. Everest is part of the Himalayas - the highest mountain range in the world. It is here that the highest mountains in the world are located. The height of Everest is 8848 meters. Everest attracts all climbers in the world and this is understandable. Technically, Everest's routes are not very difficult, but they add challenges such as altitude sickness, strong winds and disgusting weather conditions. The name Everest is English - in honor of the head of the geodetic service, who first told the European community about this peak. The mountain has the Tibetan name Chomolungma (divine mother of life) and the equivalent Nepalese Sagarmatha (mother of the gods).
The highest mountain on the African continent is an extinct volcano, the highest point of which is 5895 meters distant from sea level. Moreover, Kilimanjaro has three peaks, two of which are extinguished, and the third may well wake up. Kilimanjaro erupted 360,000 years ago, but volcanic activity at Kibo Peak (the highest of the three) was seen 200 years ago, suggesting that the volcano is potentially active. In Swahili, the name Kilimanjaro means "sparkling mountain."
The highest point of Oceania is also the tallest mountain in the world and is located on the island. Punchak Jaya is located in the west of New Guinea. The height of Punchak-Jaya Mountain, which is also called simply Jaya or Karstenza Pyramid, is 4884 meters. The name of the mountain in Indonesian means "mountain of victory".
Antarctica - Mount Vinson
The seventh of the highest mountains in the world got its name in honor of Carl Vinson, an American eminent politician. Mountain range Vinson is part of the Ellsworth Mountains and has a highest point 4892 meters from sea level.
Seven mountains, each of which is unique in its origin and beauty, beckon climbers from all over the world. The climbers who have conquered the Seven Peaks are united in an informal community.
Wherever this question is asked, the answer will always be Mount Everest. However, few people think about the meaning of this question. Most people on the planet won't try to think twice and will immediately answer it the same way. Everest. Therefore, it is not for nothing that when we compare the highest mountains on other planets in our solar system (for example, Mount Olympus on Mars), then we definitely put Everest in comparison. The truth is, Everest is not the highest point on planet Earth.
The peculiarity of our planet is such that instead of an ideal sphere, the Earth is a flattened spheroid. Therefore, those places that are near the equator, as a rule, are much farther from the center of the planet than those that are at its poles. Considering this fact, then Everest, like all the Himalayas, can hardly be called the highest point on the planet.
Earth as a sphere
The understanding that the Earth is a spherical body came to people as early as the 6th century BC. The ancient Greeks were the first to know about this. And although this theory is attributed to Pythagoras, it is likely that it could equally well have appeared by itself as a result of travel between Greek settlements. The fact is that sailors began to note changes in the position and visibility of stars depending on the chosen geographical latitude.
Planet Earth. View from space to the western hemisphere
By the 3rd century BC, the theory of a spherical earth began to acquire quite scientific significance. By measuring the angle of falling shadows in various geographical locations, Eratosthenes (276 BC - 194 BC) - the Greek astronomer from Cyrene (the territory of modern Libya) - was able to calculate the circumference of the Earth with an error of 5-15 percent ... With the rise of the Roman Empire and the adoption of Hellenistic astronomy, the theory of a spherical earth spread throughout Mediterranean Sea and Europe.
This knowledge was preserved thanks to its transmission from generation to generation by monks, as well as thanks to the scholasticism of the Middle Ages. By the era of the Renaissance and the revolution in science (mid-16th - late 18th century), geological and heliocentric views were established in science. With the advent of modern astronomy, more accurate measurement methods and the ability to look at the Earth from space, humanity was still able to see the true shape and size of our planet.
Modern Earth Models
Let's clarify the situation a little: the Earth is not an ideal sphere, but it is not flat either. In the first case, I want to ask for forgiveness from Galileo, in the second - from the flat Earth society. As mentioned above, the Earth has the shape of a flattened spheroid, which, in turn, is a consequence of the peculiarity of rotation. At the poles, it seems to be flattened, and at the equatorial part, it is elongated. Many space objects in the solar system have the same shape (take at least Saturn). Even rapidly rotating stars, such as one of the brightest, Altair, have the same shape.
Data from the 2014 Global Earth Model, where brighter colors indicate points farthest from the center of the Earth
Based on some recent measurements, it was found that the polar radius of the Earth (that is, the distance from the center of the planet to one pole or another) is 6356.8 kilometers, while the equatorial radius (from the center to the equator) is 6378.1 kilometers. In other words, objects located along the equator are 22 kilometers further from the center of the Earth (geocenter) than objects located at the poles.
Naturally, it is worth considering some topographic changes in certain areas, where some objects located near the equator are closer to the center, while others are farther from the center of the Earth, in comparison with other objects in a particular region. The most notable exceptions are Mariana Trench (the deepest place on Earth, depth 10,911 meters) and Mount Everest, whose height above sea level is 8,848 meters. However, these two geological features represent very little difference when considering the general shape of the Earth. The difference in this case is only 0.17 percent and 0.14 percent, respectively.
Highest point on earth
In fairness, we note that Everest is indeed one of the highest points on our planet. The height at its peak is 8848 meters above sea level. However, due to its location in the Himalayan chain (27 degrees 59 minutes north of the equator), it is actually lower than the mountains located in Ecuador.
Mount Chimborazo
It is here, where the Andes mountain range is located, that the highest point on planet Earth is located. The height of Chimborazo Mountain is 6263.47 meters above sea level. However, due to its location (1 degree 28 minutes south of the equator) in the highest bulging part of the planet, its total height from the geocenter is about 21 kilometers.
View of Mount Everest from the top of Kala Pathar
If we consider the issue in terms of the distance to the geocenter, Everest is located at a distance of 6382 kilometers from the center of the Earth, while Chimborazo is located at 6384 kilometers. The rounding difference is only about 3.2 kilometers, which at first glance may seem quite insignificant. However, when it comes to the ranks of the "best", you need to be precise.
Of course, even after such explanations, there will be people who will confidently say that Mount Everest is still the highest point on the planet, if we consider its height from the foot (base) to the peak. Unfortunately, they are wrong here too. Because in this case, the title of the highest mountain goes to Mount Mauna Kea, a shield volcano located on the island of Hawaii. The height of the mountain from the base to the very top at Mauna Kea is 10,206 meters. This is the highest mountain on our planet. However, most of the mountain goes several thousand meters deep into the ocean, and therefore we can only see its peak at 4207 meters.
However, those who consider Everest the highest mountain according to its height above sea level will be right. If we consider its height as the height above sea level, then Everest is indeed the highest mountain in the world.
What is the most big mountain in the world, you ask? If the world means our planet, then two mountains claim this place: Mount Everest in the Himalayas and Mount Mauna Kea on the Hawaiian Islands. Let's look at each of them, and you yourself decide what is the largest mountain in the world.
Mount Everest - the largest mountain in the world or the tallest?
(Photo of Mount Everest # 1)
Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest, director of the Geodetic Survey of British India from 1830-1843. and is located in the Himalayan mountain system on the Mahalangur-Himal ridge.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak Asia and the highest point on the earth's surface. Its main northern peak is located in China and is equal to 8848 m above sea level. Its southern highest point is located on the border of the Republic of Nepal and Tibet and is 8760 m above sea level.
(Photo of Mount Everest # 2)
In another way, Mount Everest is called "Chomolungma" in the local Tibetan language, which means "Mother Goddess of the World", or there is another name "Sagarmatha" in the ancient language of India - "Mother's Ocean."
Who decided that Everest is the largest mountain in the world? it important discovery made by the Indian scientist - mathematician and topographer Radhanat Sikdar, calculating the height of Chomolungma using trigonometry in 1852.
The largest mountain in the world resembles a triangular pyramid in shape, on the south side there is a very steep bare slope. From its top, giant glaciers begin, which descend down the mountain and end at an altitude of 5000 m. The Arun River flows through a special through valley for more than 6 km in a southern direction near Mount Everest.
Many climbers dream of conquering this peak of the world, but for some this risky climb turns out to be deadly. Until now, about 260 people have died on the slopes of Mount Chomolungma. What is the climate on the largest mountain in the world? For the human body, there is very rarefied air containing little oxygen, add hurricane winds of 55 m / s, and a very low air temperature - 50-60 degrees (and it feels like 100-120 degrees), intense solar radiation also plays a role, as well as the usual hazards for mountains are avalanches, falls into gorges or from slopes. It is impossible to climb Everest without guides and special expensive equipment. But there were daredevils who were the first to conquer this largest mountain in the world - these are Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary, who climbed to the top through the South Col in 1953. This is in brief about a beautiful majestic mountain that broke all records for altitude on land. Who is her rival on our planet? Is there another largest mountain in the world?
Volcano Mauna Kea - the largest mountain in the world
(Photo of Mauna Kea Mountain # 1)
The largest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea is an extinct shield volcano, which, with its mega base, is immersed in the depths of the Pacific Ocean by as much as 6 thousand meters. The visible part of the mountain to the top is 4200 m above sea level (in total, the height of the mountain is about 10203 m from the bottom to the top) and is located on the Hawaiian Islands, which have a number of active and extinct volcanoes. Opinions about its formation were divided. Some believe that this extinct volcano millions of years, others believe that this mountain, like other mountains, is young enough and was formed thanks to a global earthly catastrophe - the water Flood.
