There are fourteen mountain peaks on Earth 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 activity. Until the middle of the last century, it was believed that mountains above eight thousand meters were inaccessible to humans.
We have compiled a ranking of ten, which includes the highest mountains in the world.
It is also customary to distinguish 7 highest mountain peaks in the world, one for each part of the world. Climbers who have conquered all these mountains are included in honorary club seven peaks.
There are 2 main lists of the seven peaks of the world. More difficult to climb is the list compiled by Italian climber Reinhold Messner. In this list, in addition to Asia, Europe, South and North America, Africa, Antarctica, not Australia, but Australasia appears as a part of the world, i.e. a region that includes Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand and their adjacent Pacific Islands. 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 American mountaineer Richard Bass is more traditional from the point of view of Russian geography; it includes Australia rather than Australasia as a part of the world.
Thus, the highest peaks in the world become not seven, but eight. In some interpretations there are even nine of them, because Geographers still disagree 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 .jpg)
This peak opens the top ten highest mountains on our planet. Annapurna is very famous and famous, it is the first Himalayan eight-thousander to be conquered by people. People first climbed to its summit back in 1950. Annapurna is located in Nepal, its peak height is 8091 meters.
The mountain has as many as nine peaks, one of which (Machapuchare) has never been touched by a human foot. Locals consider this peak to be 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 has claimed 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”. They were able to conquer it for the first time only in 1953. Six unsuccessful attempts were made to reach the summit. A lot of climbers died while trying to climb this mountain peak.
In terms of mortality among climbers, it ranks sadly third after K-2 and Everest. This mountain is also called the “killer”.
Manaslu - 8156 m .jpg)
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 area are very picturesque. It was first conquered in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Tourists love to come here. But to conquer the peak you need a lot of experience and excellent preparation. 53 climbers died while trying to climb Manaslu.
Dhaulagiri - 8167 m
A mountain peak 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 quite difficult to climb. They were able to conquer it 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 .jpg)
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 an altitude 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 expeditions that aim to reach its summit succeed. 26 climbers died while climbing this peak.
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. They were able to conquer this mountain for the first time only in 1956.
Lhotse has three peaks, each of them over eight kilometers in height. This mountain is considered one of the highest, most dangerous and difficult peaks to climb.
Kanchenjunga - 8585 m
This mountain peak is also located in the Himalayas, between India and Nepal. It is the third highest mountain peak in the world: the peak height is 8585 meters. The mountain is very beautiful, it consists of five peaks. The first ascent of it took place in 1954.
The conquest of this peak cost the lives of forty climbers.
Chogori (K-2) - 8614 m .jpg)
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 conquered in 1954.
Of the 249 climbers who visited its summit, 60 people died. This mountain peak is very picturesque.
Everest (Qomolungma) - 8848 m .jpg)
This mountain peak is located in Nepal. Its height is 8848 meters. Everest is the highest mountain peak of 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 triangular pyramid. It was possible to conquer Chomolungma only in 1953. 210 climbers died during attempts to climb Everest.
Nowadays, climbing along the main route no longer poses any special problems, however, on high altitude daredevils can expect a lack of oxygen (there is almost no fire here), heavy winds and low temperature(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 in large areas with large stone placers. The relief forms resemble heavily destroyed circuses and carts of mountain glaciation.
They are composed of sand and shale deposits with numerous intrusion breakthroughs, which led to the presence of deposits of gold, tin and base metals. In tectonic depressions within the Sikhote-Alin there are deposits of hard and brown coal.
Basalt plateaus are common in the foothills, of which the largest plateau in area is to the west of Sovetskaya Gavan. Plateau areas are also found on the main watershed. The largest is the Zevin plateau, on the watershed of the upper reaches of Bikin and the rivers flowing into the Tatar Strait. In the south and east, Sikhote-Alin consists of steep mid-mountain ridges, in the west there are numerous longitudinal valleys and basins, and at altitudes of more than 900 m there are chars. In general, Sikhote-Alin has an asymmetrical transverse profile. The western macroslope is flatter than the eastern one. Accordingly, 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.
No. Mountain Height above sea level (m)
1 Tordoki-Yani 2090 Khabarovsk Territory, Nanaisky district
2 Ko 2003 Khabarovsk Territory, district named after. Lazo
3 Yako-Yani 1955 Khabarovsk Territory
4 Anik 1933 Primorsky Krai, Pozharsky district
5 Durhe 1903 Khabarovsk Territory, district named after. Lazo
6 Oblachnaya 1855 Primorsky Krai, Chuguevsky district
7 Bolotnaya 1814 Primorsky region, Pozharsky district
8 Sputnik 1805 Khabarovsk Territory, district named after. Lazo
9 Acute 1788 Primorsky Krai, Terneysky district
10 Arsenyeva 1757 Primorsky region, Pozharsky district
11 High 1745 Primorsky Krai,
12 Snezhnaya 1684 Primorsky region, Chuguevsky district
13 Olkhovaya 1668 Primorsky Krai, Partizansky district
14 Lysaya 1554 Primorsky Krai, Partizansky/Lazovsky districts
15 Taunga 1459 Khabarovsk region
16 Izyubrinaya 1433 Primorsky Krai
The internal ridge is significantly lower than the Main Ridge (up to 600 - 760 m above sea level). It stretches parallel to the Main River and is separated from it by an interridge depression of 10 - 25 km. In some 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 of Mangup, Eski-Kermen, Tepe-Kermen and others - natural bastions on which fortified cities were built in the Middle Ages.
It is about 250 m above sea level, the maximum is 325 m. It lies north of 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. They form the foothills of the Crimean Mountains.
There are two regions on the Kerch Peninsula, delimited by the low Parpach ridge. In the southwest it is an undulating plain with various isolated hills, in the northeast it is a hilly ridge terrain.
The soils of Crimea are very diverse. Each physical-geographical region is characterized by its own species. In the Sivash region, solonetsic and solonetzic soils predominate; to the south, in the flat part of the peninsula, there are chestnut soils and the so-called southern chernozem (heavy loamy and clayey with underlying loess-like rocks); mountain meadow and mountain chernozems were formed on the yailas; On the forested slopes of the Main Ridge, brown mountain forest soils are common. special brown soils, similar to subtropical red soils.
The name Tien Shan means “heavenly mountains” in Chinese. As E.M. Murzaev reports, this name is a tracing 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, Trans-Ili Alatau, Kungei-Alatau and Kyrgyz ridges;
Eastern Tien Shan: ridges Borokhoro, Iren-Khabyrga, Bogdo-Ula, Karlyktag Halyktau, Sarmin-Ula, Kuruktag
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: bounded from the north by the Kyrgyz ridge and the Issyk-Kul basin, from the south by the Kokshaltau ridge, from the west by the Fergana 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. The highest point of the mountain system is Pobeda Peak (Tomur, 7439 m), located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China; the next highest is Khan Tengri Peak (6995 m) on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Three mountain ranges diverge from the Central Tien Shan to the west, separated by intermountain basins (Issyk-Kul with Lake Issyk-Kul, Naryn, At-Bashyn, etc.) and connected in the west by the Fergana Range.
In the Eastern Tien Shan there are two parallel mountain ranges (height 4-5 thousand m), separated by depressions (height 2-3 thousand m). Characterized by highly elevated (3-4 thousand m) leveled surfaces - syrts. The total area of glaciers is 7.3 thousand km², the largest is South Inylchek. Rapids rivers - Naryn, Chu, Ili, etc. Mountain steppes and semi-deserts predominate: on the northern slopes there are meadow-steppes and forests (mainly coniferous), higher up there are subalpine and alpine meadows, on the syrts there are so-called cold deserts.
From west to east it is 2500 km. Mountain system in Sr. and Center. Asia. Length from 3. to E. 2500 km. Alpine folding and the remains of ancient leveled surfaces were preserved at an altitude of 3000-4000 m in the form of syrts. Modern tectonic activity is high, earthquakes are frequent. Mountain ranges are composed of igneous rocks, basins are composed of sedimentary rocks. Deposits of mercury, antimony, lead, cadmium, zinc, silver, and oil in the basins.
The relief is predominantly high-mountainous, with glacial forms, screes, and permafrost is common above 3200 m. There are flat intermountain basins (Fergana, Issyk-Kul, Naryn). The climate is continental, temperate. Snowfields and glaciers. The rivers belong to the internal drainage basins (Naryn, Ili, Chu, Tarim, etc.), lake. 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-Tian-Shansky” for his work.
PUTIN PEAK
Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev signed a decree naming one of the Tien Shan peaks 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, in the Chui region,” the office of the head of the Kyrgyz government said.
One of the Tien Shan peaks in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan is named after the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin.
Mount Zugspitze - the highest mountain in Germany
Bavaria does not claim to be the “roof of the world”. But even here in Bavaria, snow-capped cliff tops, even in summer, are the norm. For example, Mount Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany, is located in the Bavarian Alps. From here, in winter and summer, there is an endless, exciting vista of the snow-capped 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 peak was conquered not so long ago, almost 200 years ago. Today, climbing to the peak takes about 15 minutes by cable car or about 60 minutes (with a transfer) by special train. This climb is very impressive. Even we, local residents, guides and tour guides, perceive this beauty every time as if it were 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 while climbing the Zugspitze, a special train will make a couple of intermediate stops, where those tourists who prefer to “conquer” will get off the last few hundred meters would be on foot (in winter, these are skiers who do not need to climb to the very peak). At the very top there is amazingly fresh, clean air. Here our guests have the opportunity to see enough of the beauty of the surrounding mountains and territories, wander around, and enjoy the thrill of being chosen. Those interested can take pictures with an automatic camera mounted on the top of the observation deck. To do this, you need to stand at the marked point on the terrace and press the button located at hand. That's it, the photo is ready! Then, below, pick up the finished photos or send them immediately electronically to friends or parents/children.
How to get from Munich to the Zugspitze mountain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
There are several options on how to do this. Choose the one that suits your wallet and soul:
1. If you are not burdened with luggage and the habit of comfortable travel, then you can buy a train ticket and get direct to the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, from which, already by cable car, or by special train go up to Zugspitze.
2. You can, of course, rent a car at any Munich rental office and leisurely, exploring the surroundings, get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, or even better, to the village of Grainau and Lake Eibsee, located on its outskirts, on the shore of which there is parking and beautiful views, leave the car at the foot of the Alps and climb the Zugspitze.
Poland
The highest mountains in Poland, the Tatras are a mountain range that forms a natural border between Slovakia and Poland. The peaks Gerlachovský Štit (Slovakia) and Rysy (Poland) represent the highest points in these countries. We invite you to take a photo tour of the Tatra Mountains. The Tatras cover an area of 750 sq. km, most of which (600 sq. km) lies on the territory of Slovakia, and the highest point - Gerlachovský štít (2655 m) is located north of Poprad.
In turn, Rysy (2499 m) is located in the northwestern part of the Tatras. This is the highest point in Poland. The Tatras lie in a temperate climate zone 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 in warmer months.
Temperature also depends on altitude and sunny side. The temperature remains below 0°C on the peaks for 192 days. The mountains have a very diverse world of flora. More than 1,000 species of vascular plants, about 450 species of moss, 200 species of liverworts, 700 lichens, 900 fungi and 70 slime molds grow here.
There are five climatic zones in the Tatras. The animal kingdom here is no less diverse: 54 tardigrades, 22 species of turbellaria, 100 species of rotifers, 22 species of copepods, 162 species of spiders. 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 heights of 4500 meters or more. At such a height they form eternal ice. In the western parts of the mountains live rare species animals: goitered gazelles, argali and mountain goats. The fame of this area was brought not only by endangered species of animals and eternally snowy mountain peaks, but also by history.
Rock paintings of ancient Central Asian nomads and graves dating back more than 2000 years 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 - these are the Tien Shan bear and the snow leopard. The Tien Shan Mountains are famous for the Khan Tengri peak, considered one of the highest in the world. Its height is 7,010 m, taking into account the ice cover. Without it, the mountain is 15 meters lower. The average height of the local mountains exceeds 4000 meters.
Another beautiful place is the Turgen Gorge, known as the Land of Waterfalls. There are many springs, hot springs, waterfalls and lakes with pure water. A small river named Assy flows nearby. Subalpine and alpine meadows roll down the mountain slopes. Not far from these places there are Saka graves that hide the ancient secrets of the nomads. Bayanaul Mountains I would like to say separately about these mountains that cover the southwest of the country. Their dimensions are small - only about 50 km from west to east and about 25 km in the direction from north to south. The highest point is 1027 meters above sea level and is called Akbet. The mountains themselves are located on the left bank of the Irtysh River. These are very unusual mountains: layered, rounded, with virtually no steep slopes. Interesting fact: Over the millions of years of existence of the mountain range, not a single rock has been covered with moss or vegetation.
Bazarduzu, Azerbaijan
Coordinates: 41°13′16″ N. w. 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 owes to the fair held in the Shahnabad valley. Numerous traders 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 was approaching the Bazardyuzyu glacier, and the drivers knew that from here they had to turn left and here it was, the market square.
By the way, local Lezgins call the mountain “Kichensuv”, which translates as Mountain of Fear.
Bazarduzu is not entirely located in Azerbaijan, most of it lies on the territory of Russia. Therefore, the mountain is also the highest point of Dagestan (the Republic of Dagestan).
Despite this, officially, Bazarduzu is the highest mountain in the country. Located on Main Caucasus ridge mountain system of the Greater Caucasus, the mountain has a height of 4466 meters. This is the top of the watershed ridge and the last massif extending to the east. Afterwards, a gradual decrease in the relief begins, the slope is covered with the beds of numerous rivers. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, there were eight glaciers, the largest of which was called Tikhitsar. The total area of the 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 intermediate state between snow and ice, dense, compacted perennial snow). The Bazarduzu Glaciers are the easternmost group of glaciers throughout the Main Caucasus.
Weathering processes play a major role in shaping the appearance of the mountain. Therefore, the slopes of the peak are very beautiful. Just below are alpine meadows where thousands of sheep and goats feed during the summer months. Chamois, roe deer, and herds of Dagestan tur are preserved here. There are even such rarities as mountain turkeys.
The first ascent officially recorded in the documents was the conquest of the mountain by topographer from Russia Sergei Timofesich Alexandrov. In May 1849, he climbed alone and installed a triangulation tower at the top.
Another record can be mentioned by Azerbaijani athletes Turan Akhmedov and Rusif Bagirov. They completed the ascent and descent in just 9 hours. This is a local speed ascent 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 territory of Arges County. Geologically it is composed of crystalline rocks. The slopes of the mountain are covered mainly with coniferous forests; higher up there are alpine meadows.
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 peak of the mountain is adjacent to a higher unnamed one, 1937.7 meters. The shape is pyramidal, the northern and eastern slopes are steep. Small lakes may form around the mountain seasonally. There are valleys on large areas here. Many rare plants grow here.
Otiku
A pass in the Southern Carpathians on the Otiku saddle between the valleys of the Ryul Doamnei rivers (namely, its tributary, the Veselat river) and Dymbovitsa (the Boyarkashu river) at the junction of the ridge. Koltsii Kremenei, Muntsii Groapele, Muntsii Mezya (Boarkashu Range), and Kulme Piscanu of the Muntsii Iser-Pepusha massif.
Budichevska Bolshaya
Mountain in the Ukrainian Carpathians, in the Chyvchyny massif. It is located in the Verkhovyna 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 are meadows. The slopes are steep. The peak is located on the main ridge of the Chivchin Mountains, has several spurs, especially the long northern spur. To the east is the highest peak of the Chivchin Mountains - Chivchin (1769 m).
Bucegi
Mountain range in central Romania, part of the Southern Carpathians. Bucegi is one of the highest mountains in the country, Omu, their highest point, is only 39 m lower than Moldoveanu, the highest point in the country. The mountains are located south of the city of Brasov. Geologically, the massif consists of three ridges - Bucegi, Laota and Piatra Craiului.
Vigorlat-Gutinsky ridge
The Carpathian mountain range, located in 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 Tisza tributaries (Uzh, Latoritsa, Borzhava and Rika) divide the ridge into separate massifs - Vigorlat, Makovitsa, etc. From the north and northeast, the ridge adjoins the Berezno-Lipshanskaya intermountain valley, from the south and southwest - to the Transcarpathian lowland. In the southeast it borders on the Khust-Solotvyno basin.
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Everest (Qomolungma) 8848 meters
Coordinates: 27°59’ N. latitude, 86°55’ e. d.
The highest mountain in the world is Everest (Chomolungma). This mountain consists of two peaks: the southern one, lying on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region, with an altitude of 8760 meters, and the northern one, located in China, with a height of 8848 meters. The shape of the mountain is a triangular pyramid, with a steeper southern slope. Due to the fact that firn and snow are not retained on the southern side, the slope and ribs are bare. The peak itself is covered almost entirely by sedimentary deposits. At night, the air temperature at the top of the mountain drops to -60 °C, and wind speeds can reach 200 km/h. Partially, this mountain became part of Sagarmatha, a national park in Nepal.
Chogori (K2) 8614 meters
Coordinates: 35052′ s. latitude, 76°30′ e. d.
The peak in the east is 8230 meters, and in the south - 8132 m. Chogori is the second highest mountain after Everest and the northernmost eight-thousander in the whole world. This mountain peak is located in Kashmir, northern territories which is controlled by Pakistan on the border with China. The mountain is also part of the Karakoram massif, which is located from the Himalayas to the west. Sometimes Chogori is called: Karakorum 2, Godwin-Austen, Dapsang.
8598 meters
Coordinates: 27042′ s. sh., 88009′ e. d.
Mount Kanchenjunga is located in the Himalayas, or rather on the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, in national park which is partially included. The name of this mountain range can be translated as “five treasures of the great snows.” And the mountain is named so because it consists of five peaks: the main (8586 m), southern (8491 m), middle (8478 m), western (8505 m) and Kangbachen peak (7902 m). Until 1852, Kanchenjunga was considered the highest mountain peak in the world. However, after performing some calculations, it became known that Everest was still much higher and Kanchenjunga became the third highest mountain in the world.
8516 meters
Coordinates: 27058′ s. sh., 86056′ e. d.
Lhotse is considered the fourth most high mountain, which has three peaks: main (8516 m), middle (8414 m) and eastern (8383 m). It was called “Southern Mountain” and is located on the border of China and Nepal, at a distance of 3 km from Everest in a southern direction. Like Everest, it is partially included in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park.
Makalu 8481 meters
Coordinates: 27053′ s. sh., 87005′ e. d.
Makalu is the fifth peak of the world, the massif of which is expressed by the main (8400 m) and southeastern (8010 m) peaks. The mountain is located 22 kilometers from Everest in east direction, in the Khumbu region. The western, eastern, southwestern and northeastern ridges extend from this mountain peak, on which the Chomo Lonzo massif with a height of 7804 meters is located. A distinctive feature of the area is powerful glaciations.
8201 meters
Coordinates: 28006′ s. sh., 86040′ e. d.
Chl-Oyu has two peaks: Ngoyumba Ri-1, whose height is 7806 meters, and Ngoyumba Ri-2, which reaches a height of 7646 meters. Cho Oyu is located on the Nepal-China border in the Tibet Autonomous Region. The peak of the mountain became part of the Everest mountain range and became part of the Sagarmatha National Park. Cho Oyu is the easiest eight-thousander in the world.
8167 meters
Coordinates: 28042′ s. sh., 83030′ e. d.
Dhaulagiri closes the list of the highest mountains in the world. The location of the multi-peaked mountain is Nepal. In total, this mountain range has 11 peaks, of which the highest is Dhaulagiri I - 8167 m, and the lowest is Gurya Himal - 7193 m. If you translate the name of the mountain from Sanskrit, you get the phrase “White Mountain”. Roof-shaped shape and thick snow and ice cover - distinctive features Dhaulagiri.
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Mountain peaks covered with eternal snow have always attracted people with their grandeur, grandiose beauty and a certain secret that hides behind their inaccessible slopes. Let's look at what is the highest mountain in the world and where it is 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. Located on the territory of the majestic Himalayas, rightly called the Roof of the World. This is part of the Mahalangur-Himal mountain range, where, in addition to Everest, there are several dozen more picturesque peaks exceeding the 7000 m mark.
Chomolungma has a pyramidal outline with steep southern and high northern slopes. Translated from Tibetan, the name means “Divine Mother of Life Energy.” The largest mountain received such a beautiful name in honor of the Tibetan goddess Sherab Zhama, who personifies unconditional and all-consuming maternal love. It was proposed by researcher Andrew Waugh, who was the successor of J. Everest.
Interesting information about Chomolungma:
- Altitude above sea level – 8848 m.
- The first successful ascent was 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 Nepali - 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 British rule.
- Abnormal weather: it often blows at the top of Chomolungma strong winds, the speed of which can reach 200 km/h. The air temperature in the cold season sometimes drops to -60 ºС.
- The average time to reach the peak is 2 months.
- The best time for mountaineering is 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 their endurance and strength, but also to get closer to the great and boundless space. The majestic Chomolungma is especially popular among climbers.
Every year, about 500 experienced climbers and true brave men try to conquer Everest. However, only a few manage to do this. 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 extensive training and carry high-quality specialized equipment.
Note! Everest in the Himalayas is not only the most beautiful peak in the world, but also one of the most dangerous.
According to official data, in 2012, approximately 260 climbers and extreme sports enthusiasts who tried to conquer this peak did not reach their goal. Their lives were tragically interrupted 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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Location
The highest point on our planet is located on the territory of the most famous part of the Mahalangur Himal - the Khumbu range. In addition to Chomolungma, there are 2 more peaks, exceeding 8 thousand meters.
In which country is the largest mountain in the world located? Qomolangma is located on the border line between Nepal and Tibet (currently autonomous region 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 the location of Mount Everest lies part of the Nepalese Sagarmatha Ecological Park. Translated from 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.
This peak is believed to be 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 other world. Some climbers claim that they saw ghosts during their ascent. The fact is that under the thickness of the ice of Chomolungma there are stored a huge number of bodies of climbers who never managed to reach their goal. Therefore, Everest is often called the cemetery of the Himalayas.
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Almost every person knows that the highest point on Earth is Chomolungma. However, few people know which mountains are in second or third place in terms of height. It is worth noting that other eight-kilometer peaks are no less interesting than Everest.
All the highest mountains are located in southern and central Asia. They exceed 7500 m. In total, there are 14 mountains on the planet, rising above the surface of the earth by more than 8 thousand meters.
| № | Name | Height, m | Location | Interesting information |
| 1 | Chogori | 8611 | Baltoro Range (Pakistan), Karakoram mountain system. | This is the northernmost eight-kilometer peak in the world. Today there are 10 routes leading to it. Technically, the climbing routes to this peak are much more difficult than to Chomolungma. The number of successful expeditions is 45. |
| 2 | Kanchenjunga | 8586 | On the border of India and Nepal, on the territory of the Greater Himalayas. | The most high peak ridge of the same name. It is also one of the most dangerous routes to climb. According to Nepalese legend, Kanchenjunga is a mystical woman who kills all climbers who try to conquer her peak. |
| 3 | Lhotse | 8516 | Mahalangur Himal Massif, Greater Himalayas, Tibet. | This is one of the most beautiful and most inaccessible Himalayan peaks. Only 25% of ascents to Lhotse are successful. |
| 4 | Makalu | 8485 | Mahalangur Himal mountain range, 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 peak. |
| 5 | Cho Oyu | 8188 | Mahalangur Himal, Greater Himalayas. | This peak was the first to be conquered without the use of oxygen cylinders. Today there are several excellent routes leading 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 means “Mountain of Spirits” in ancient Sanskrit. This peak is located on the territory of a magnificent and environmentally friendly National Park. There is a trekking route 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, 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 accidents during the ascent is approximately 32% of the total number of attempts. Despite this, Annapurna became the first eight-kilometer peak in history to be conquered by man. A successful ascent took place in the middle of the last century, several years before the conquest of Chomolungma. In ancient Sanskrit, the melodious name Annapurna means “Goddess of Fertility.” |
| 10 | Gasherbrum I | 8080 | Karakoram, Baltoro Muztagh Range, Pakistan. | This is the second highest mountain in the picturesque and inaccessible Karakoram. It also has another name - Hidden Peak, which in English means Hidden Peak. Translated from the Balti language, the name of the peak means “Beautiful Mountain”. |
| 11 | Broad Peak | 8051 | It is part of the multi-peaked Gasherbrum mountain range. This is the third highest point in the Karakorum. | |
| 12 | Gasherbrum II | 8034 | Karakoram mountain system, Baltoro Muztagh range, Pakistan. | It is part of the multi-peaked Gasherbrum ridge. This peak has graceful contours 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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Conclusion
To summarize, we can say that the highest point and one of the most inaccessible peaks in the world is Everest in the Greater Himalayas. This majestic peak is located at the intersection of two Asian countries - Nepal and Tibet. It has long attracted climbers, researchers, creative individuals and true romantics.
Among climbers, the highest mountains in the world are called the “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
You can often 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 along a proven route, no technical difficulties ever arise. But these beautiful mountains are not conquered by everyone. Climbers face different problems:
- 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 located closest to Everest. However, climbers are in no hurry to conquer its peak; there have been very few ascents.
The highest mountains in the world are mainly found in the Andes. Among them, Aconcagua is considered the highest. This mountain is famous for several glaciers, the most famous being the Polish Glacier. The Andes mountains are perhaps the most beautiful in the world.
The highest mountains are also in Alaska. A bright representative became Mount McKinley, reaching 6194 m. Which mountains are the highest? We can consider that this mountain, having such a height, is one of the highest points on the entire Earth.
Features of highly elevated areas
The highest mountains in Africa are represented by Kilimanjaro. It is located in Tanzania and is of volcanic origin.
It contains several volcanic formations:
- Kiba;
- Mawenzi;
- Shira.
The age of the mountain is more than a million years. This is the oldest mountain on the planet. Its formation is associated with a volcanic eruption and lava falling into a beautiful rift valley. Beautiful mountains have always interested climbers. Every year tens of thousands of people try to conquer this height.
In Europe and Russia, Elbrus is considered the highest mountain. This is a long-extinct volcano, but beneath it, molten magma rages at great depths.
The most beautiful hills - 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.
One more beautiful place considered Antarctica. It is here that the Visson massif is located, reaching an altitude of 4892 m.
You can meet Mount Puncak Jaya if you visit Australia. Two Austrian climbers were able to conquer this height for the first time. 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 is a mountain in Tibet that is considered the most difficult to climb on Earth. 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 history of mountaineering.
No oxygen was used during the ascent. This can be called a feat, because at an altitude of more than 8000 m the air contains only 30% oxygen. A person can only be in such conditions for a short period of time. It took exactly two weeks for climbers to descend 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 Karakoram. The peak is located at an altitude of more than 8611 m. It is the most difficult mountain to climb. Moving along the easiest route, climbers have to pass through difficult glaciers. On their way there are rocks with steep sections. You have to overcome frequent seracs, which are icy blocks that barely hold on and can suddenly collapse. Since it is very difficult to climb this mountain, 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 “Five Treasures Peak”. Climbing Kanchenjunga is associated with the death of many climbers.
IN last years the percentage of accidents increased significantly and amounted to 22%. The main reasons were various difficulties (avalanches, atmospheric conditions and technical difficulties).
Other mountain peaks
The most famous highlands on Earth are the following:
- 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 this height, you need to go through a narrow mountain climb. South part This ridge, exceeding 4600 m, is considered the mountain slope with 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. A mountain range stretching for 50 km is also named by this name.
A huge area is hidden under the ice. Almost 200 km² is covered with a thick ice crust. The name means "white mountain".
Near the top there are famous ski resorts:
- Chamonix - France;
- Courmayeur - Italy.
Mont Blanc was first conquered in 1786 by two French climbers Balmat and Paccard. Local residents call this massif the “cursed mountains” due to the high mortality rate.
Basically, for modern mountaineering, climbing this rock is not considered particularly difficult. However, almost every year accidents are recorded here. The main reasons are considered to be poor preparedness, poor organization, climatic conditions and avalanches.
This beautiful mountain on Earth 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 directly from the numerous valleys surrounding the massif. The highest mortality rate is recorded among climbers trying to conquer this mountain.
– Everest, but there will be scientists who can prove the dubiousness of such statements. The fact is that mountains can be measured in different ways, and depending on the chosen method, quite interesting results can be obtained.
Mount Everest actually rises higher than all other mountain peaks relative to sea level. But another mountain, Mauna Kea, can easily compete with the leader for the title of the highest, because its height from base to peak is more than 1.3 thousand meters higher than its famous rival. But here’s the problem: 6 thousand meters of Mauna Kea are under water, and with them the glory of this giant mountain beauty is drowning.
The tallest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea, is actually a dormant volcano located in Hawaii. But today, taking advantage of the inaction and temporary kindness of this peak, man has tamed wildlife and built high-quality ski trails, hiking routes, and hunting reserves on the slopes. Mauna Kea is also a great place for astronomical observations.
The equatorial placement of space observatories makes it possible to explore the farthest depths of outer space with the least difficulty. At the top of the White Mountain, which is how the name of the highest peak is translated from the Hawaiian language, is the largest observatory in the world, which carries out the most responsible and important space observations.
It is surprising to see snow in tropical latitudes that lies and does not melt for years, or even hundreds of years. Can't we call this miracle another incomprehensible mystery of nature? Man’s task is to preserve such wealth for future generations and preserve it as much as possible as it was before us.
The flora and fauna of the mountain are unique; many species of animals and plants found here are relict species that have been preserved only in this corner of nature. For example, a tree from the legume family, Golden-leaved Sophora, cannot be found anywhere else on the planet, but today its numbers are sharply declining, and forests had to be classified as protected areas due to the threat of destruction.
The highest mountain on the planet
Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Mauna Kea every year. Getting to the top of the mountain is not difficult even for ordinary travelers, because this can be done with the help of powerful SUVs. And it’s really worth doing this, because the beauty that reveals itself at the peak is incomparable to anything on Earth.
10 highest mountains in the world
An interesting fact is that among the 10 highest mountains in the world , many of them are located in Tibet, close to each other and grow by several centimeters every year. Also, many believe that not everyone can climb to the top. However, if you pay attention to Mauna Kea, which is in fact the highest, then you can easily visit its peak, since it is safe for climbing and there are ski resorts here. As a result, everyone can be on top of the world.
