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Alps
The Alps is a chain of fold mountains extending from eastern France and northern Italy, through Switzerland, to Austria. Mount Blanc, at 4,810.2 meters (15,771 feet) on the French-Italian border is the highest peak.
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How old are the glaciers in the Alps?
They began forming about 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous. They were modified by glaciation during the ice ages, but are far older than 10000-12000 years. They are very old.
Why there are few people live in alps?
because osama lives there i think. . . .idk if he does because only God does lol
What is a common noun for Alps?
Some common nouns for the proper noun 'Alaska' are state or peninsula.
Which countries does the Alps pass through?
There are six countries that the Alphine Mountain System runs through France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland hope this helps.
What are the disadvantages of living in the french alps?
The Alps are a large mountain range in Europe. The advantages are lots of snow for skiing, as well as a diverse system of wildlife.
At the lowest altitude that the Alpine tundra can appearat ( about 10,000feet) the average summer temperature is-12 to 10 degreesCelsius. During the winter, the average temperature is about temperature -57 to -7 degrees Celsius.
By the way, "tempeture" is spelled "temperature!
What are long narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
valley glaciers
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What do people do in the alps?
<-skis &poles
<-Swiss watch
~hope this helps!~
Can you ski in the swiss alps?
you could if someone built a hill
Another Answer
Skiing in Antarctica is not possible in the commercial sense, because there is no commerce on earth south of 60 degrees S, according to the Antarctic Treaty.
Some research stations allow cross-country skiing in limited areas. The risk is this: there is no medical facility on Antarctica, so should there be any kind of skiing accident, the spartan medical aide could make you comfortable, but there are no orthopedic specialists to support any kind of 'fix' for seriously broken bones.
When are the alps the snowiest?
The snowiest months in the alps are:
1. January(extremely snowy)
2. February(extremely snowy)
3. December(very snowy)
4. March(quite snowy)
What type of mountain range is the alps?
what type of mountain is the alps in
The alps are a range of mountains in Europe.
maybe because of the altitude of the mountains, its a big factor in weather. A lot of times very local weatherforecasts are needed... every valley can differ from any other at times. Then it's about Thermodynamics, too... air (humid) from south climbes over the Alps... when the temperature is below a certain point it rains... the dry air descends on the other side and gets warmed... reaching the north it's warmer than before (not humid any more). This wind is called "Föhn", the same word is used for hairdryer in german... and yes, the wind in the north can be very strong. But it feels pleasant as it is warm. On open (just less mountainous if you're talking about Switzerland) land, the thunders can be heard much better than in the valleys. It seem that tempests do not really "enter" the valley but pass above. During summertime Switzerland has very often tempest in the evening, because of colder and warmer airs meeting.
Gaston Rebuffat was the first to climb all six Classic North Faces of the Alps in the 1930's. He wrote an account of these climbs in 1954, Etoiles et Tempêtes (Starlight and Storm).
The Trilogy of the Alps' faces (Eiger, Matterhorn, and Grandes Jorasses) were climbed in one year (Summer 1961-1962) by Leo Schlommer. The first Winter climb of same was accomplished by Ivano Ghirardini in 1977-1978.
Animals and people lives on the Alps. There are hares and Alpine Salamanders, Alpine Apollo Butterfly, and many more.
How many countries are covered by the alps?
The Alps span across eight countries in Europe: France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Monaco. This mountain range plays a significant role in the geography and climate of the region, influencing both natural ecosystems and human activities. The diverse landscapes and cultures found in these countries contribute to the unique character of the Alps.
Yes. As of this writing, 27th August 2012, there is snow forecast for the European Alps over the next few days. This is not very usual, but given that an ice age appears to be encroaching, we should get used to it.
