Mountains

The largest annual range of temperatures is typically found in continental climates, which are located in the interior regions of continents far from large bodies of water. These areas experience hot summers and cold winters due to the lack of moderating influence from nearby oceans.

The mountain acts as a barrier to moist air, forcing it to rise and cool. As the air cools, it condenses and releases precipitation on the windward side of the mountain. This results in a "rain shadow" effect, where the leeward side of the mountain experiences drier conditions as the air descends and warms, inhibiting precipitation.

A person weighs less on top of a mountain because the force of gravity is slightly weaker at higher elevations compared to the Earth's surface. This is due to the greater distance from the center of the Earth and the gravitational pull being slightly weaker at higher altitudes.

The effects of Mount Rainier, such as ash fallout and damage from lahars or pyroclastic flows, can last for years or even decades depending on the severity of the eruption. Recovery efforts and rebuilding infrastructure can take a significant amount of time to mitigate the impact.

When you live near mountains, it is very windy at the bottom of the mountain,when the wind is coming from the direction of the mountain. It is the downdraft that makes it not pleasant, especially in the north where there are no trees. The snow is blowing and becomes whiteout.

Those in British Columbia Canada, in particular Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in the Columbia Mountains with over 24 feet of snowfall.
Mt. Baker ski area in Northern Washington state. They boast 647 inches annually, and in 1998-99 season they had a world record snow fall of 1,140 inches of snow!
In the world? It's hard to say, because there is no central source of information for all ski areas worldwide. But we do know that the snowiest single winter on record for any place in the United States was at a ski resort: Mt. Baker in Washington, which received 1,140 inches (120 feet or 36.5 meters) of snow during the 1998-99 season. (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/1999/wsnorcrd.htm)

Earthquakes are common in the belt of young fold mountains because these regions are characterized by active tectonic plate movements. As the Earth's crust continues to deform and shift, accumulated stress is released in the form of earthquakes, especially in areas with recently formed or evolving mountain ranges like the Himalayas or the Andes. The collision and subduction of tectonic plates in these regions result in intense geological activity, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence.

Some examples of European mountains that are covered in snow year-round are the Alps in Switzerland and the Pyrenees in Andorra. These mountains have high elevations and cold temperatures, which contribute to their perpetual snow cover.

When snow falls off a mountain, it is called an avalanche.

The highest tidal range in China can be found in the Qiantang River Estuary, where tidal bores can reach up to 9 meters in height.

Geologists study the formation, structure, and processes of mountains, while climatologists study the impact of mountains on weather patterns and climate. Additionally, ecologists study the unique ecosystems supported by mountains, known as montane ecosystems.

The Himalayas grow due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which pushes the land upwards forming the mountain range. The pressure and movement of the Earth's plates cause the Himalayas to rise several centimeters every year.

Denuded mountains are mountains that have been stripped of vegetation, often due to deforestation, mining, or other human activities. This can lead to soil erosion, landslides, and degradation of the ecosystem.

A slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff is called a landslide. It can be triggered by factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities, and can cause significant damage to the environment and infrastructure.

David Johnston was melted by the gasses of Mt.st.Helens. Harry Truman

was killed by a pyroclastic flow, burying him and his lodge under 150 feet of volcanic debris. Overall, they were both killed by the pyroclastic flows.

The collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates created the Himalayan mountains. This movement resulted in the crustal folding and uplifting of the Himalayas, forming one of the youngest and highest mountain ranges in the world.

Harry Randall Truman (not to be confused Harry S. Truman) was an elderly man who lived in a lodge near the foot of Mount St. Helens. He became something of a celebrity when he refused to leave despite warnings from scientists. Truman died along with 56 other people when Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980.

The fault lines

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in the Taurus Mountains in eastern Turkey. These mountains are part of the larger Alpine-Himalayan mountain belt that spans from the Mediterranean Sea to the Himalayas.

Yes, the Himalayan Mountains were formed due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates that started in the Eocene epoch. This collision resulted in the uplift of the Himalayas and continues to contribute to the growth of the mountain range today through the ongoing convergence of the two plates.

Fossils found in rock at the top of mountains indicate that the rock was once at the bottom of a body of water because the fossils are typically of marine organisms that lived in water. The presence of marine fossils in mountain rock suggests that the rock was uplifted from below sea level to its current position at the mountain top over millions of years.

Mount Everest is in the Himalayan mountains

A low-precipitation area on the leeward side of a mountain range is called a rain shadow. Rain shadows occur because the mountains block moisture-bearing clouds, causing the air to descend and warm, leading to reduced rainfall on the leeward side.