The mountain is a landform that stands out above the surrounding area. Mountains are part of the earth's surface that rose higher than the surrounding area. A mountain is generally higher and steeper than a hill, but there kesamaaan, and use often depends on local custom. Some authorities define a mountain with a peak of more than a certain magnitude; for example, Encyclopædia Britannica requires about 2,000 feet (610 m) to be defined as a mountain.
A mountain is usually formed from the movement of plate tectonics, the movement or movements orogenik epeirogenik. Is a collection of mountain or mountain range. A mountain is generally higher and steeper than a hill. And the following is a list of the highest mountain in the world.
- Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is a mountain in Pakistan. The mountain is located in the northern part of the country. This mountain has an altitude of 8,126 m (26,660 ft) and is the ninth largest mountain in the world. In level of difficulty, Nanga Parbat mountain terrain known as dire as K2. Difficult terrain on the mountain makes it earned the nickname "The Man Eater". The first person to climb this mountain was Hermann Buhl on July 3, 1953.
- Manaslu
Manaslu is the 8th highest mountain in the world, located in Mansiri Himal, part of the Himalayas, Nepal. Said Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word, Manasa and is translated as "Mountain Soul". Manaslu is the highest peak in the Gurkhas and is located about forty miles east of Annapurna, the 9th highest mountain. The mountain was first climbed May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.
- Dhaulagiri
Dhaulagiri is the 8th highest mountain in the world. Mount Dhaulagiri height of about 8167 m above sea level. Mountain located on the west side of Pokhara, the city became an important regional tourist center. Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain".
After he was found in 1806, Dhaulagiri is regarded as the highest mountain in the world. The southern part of western Dhaulagiri is a point which has a very beautiful scenery. Has fifteen top of the mountain, all the highest peaks of 7000 meters.
After he was found in 1806, Dhaulagiri is regarded as the highest mountain in the world. The southern part of western Dhaulagiri is a point which has a very beautiful scenery. Has fifteen top of the mountain, all the highest peaks of 7000 meters.
- Cho Oyu
Cho Oyu is the 7th highest mountain in the world. The location is not too far from the west Everest and Lotse, in the Khumbu region which is the eastern part along the border of Nepal and Tibet. The peak stands with Everest and surrounding mountains. It became a landmark that is well known to mountaineers who climb Everest from the north side wall. In the west of Cho Oyu, there Nangpa La, a glacier with a height of 19,000 feet, which is the barter trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet.
- Makalu
Mount Makalu is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world because this mountain is famous for the steep peak. This mountain is the 6th highest mountain in the world with the high reaching 8,481 m above sea level, located 22 km (14 miles) to the east of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. Makalu is an isolated peak in the form of four-sided pyramid.
The first attempt to climb the mountain began in 1954. However, the first successful ascent successfully carried out in 1955 by the French expedition team that Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy.
The first attempt to climb the mountain began in 1954. However, the first successful ascent successfully carried out in 1955 by the French expedition team that Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy.
- Lhotse
Lhotse is located on the border of China and Nepal and is connected to Mount Everest via the southern region of high mountains 8516 m above sea level. Very difficult to climb this mountain as many times done but always failed. The main peak Lhotse ascent was first performed in 1956 by a Swiss expedition team, Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger. Peak Lhotse Middle section remains the highest point on Earth to climb, until 2001 when the Russian expedition finally managed to make the first ascent.
- Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga Sewalungma (Limbu) is the 4th highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). This mountain is also the 2nd highest mountain in Nepal. Kangchenjunga means "Five Treasures of Snows", as it consists of five peaks, four of which reaches more than 8,450 meters. Treasure that symbolizes the 5 belongings god is gold, silver, gems, grain and holy books. Kangchenjunga is called Sewalungma in Limbu language and purified in Kirant religious traditions. Three of the five peak (primary, middle, and southern) limit the area of North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India and Taplejung district in Nepal, and two others are in the Taplejung district. In addition the area is also used as Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project by the World Wildlife Fund, protecting the Red Panda animals, birds and plants typical of Nepal. India section also has a protected area within the National Park Khangchendzonga.
- Godwin Austen (K2)
K2 is the 3rd highest mountain in the world. Located in the Karakoram section of the Himalayas between Pakistan and the People's Republic of China; is a national mountain in Pakistan. Peguungan high reached 8.611 meters (28.251 feet). It is said that this mountain is more difficult to climb than Mount Everest because the weather is bad. K2 is also higher in the surrounding area when compared to Everest. K2 is nicknamed "Cruel Mountains" because of this. In 2004, only 246 people managed to climb to the top. At least 56 people died while trying to climb it.
Unofficial name for K2 is Mount Godwin Austen, named after the first climb. Besides these mountains also named Qogir (Chogori), Lamba Pahar, Dapsang, Kechu, Ketu, etc.
Unofficial name for K2 is Mount Godwin Austen, named after the first climb. Besides these mountains also named Qogir (Chogori), Lamba Pahar, Dapsang, Kechu, Ketu, etc.
- Everest
Mount Everest is the 2nd mountain in the world (if measured from sea level). Peak ridge marks the border between Nepal and Tibet; the peak in Tibet. In Nepal, the mountain is called Sagarmatha (Head of the Sky) and in Tibetan Chomolangma or Qomolangma ("Mother of the Universe").
The mountain is getting his English name from the name of Sir George Everest. This name was given by Sir Andrew Waugh, the surveyor-general of India Englishman, the successor to Everest. The summit of Everest is one of the top seven in the world.
The mountain is getting his English name from the name of Sir George Everest. This name was given by Sir Andrew Waugh, the surveyor-general of India Englishman, the successor to Everest. The summit of Everest is one of the top seven in the world.
- Mauna Kea
Many people think that the world's highest mountain is Mount Everest. When measuring the mountain peaks of height above sea level, Mount Everest as the roof of the world. Standing 8850 meters crown reigns of a collection of 14 mountain with a height of at least 8 thousand meters, so-called group of eight thousand.
While Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in Hawaii is the highest mountain in the world if it is calculated on the base, which is in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
Mauna Kea peak when measured from sea level as high as 4205 meters but if the portion below the sea surface is hidden there are about 6 thousand meters again. Therefore, the total actual altitude is 10210 meters, higher than Mount Everest, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
In Hawaii, Mauna Kea means White Mountain and peak bersaljunya with its location near the equator makes Mauna Kea was included in the best astronomical observation site. Low humidity levels and clear skies make weather conditions near the peak of the mountain is the best point to observe the sky.
Mauna Kea is currently home to 13 telescopes, including NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility, Caltech Submillimeter Observatory and the Japanese Subaru telescope, as well as the Keck Interferometer, the largest single-mirror telescope in the world.
While Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in Hawaii is the highest mountain in the world if it is calculated on the base, which is in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
Mauna Kea peak when measured from sea level as high as 4205 meters but if the portion below the sea surface is hidden there are about 6 thousand meters again. Therefore, the total actual altitude is 10210 meters, higher than Mount Everest, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
In Hawaii, Mauna Kea means White Mountain and peak bersaljunya with its location near the equator makes Mauna Kea was included in the best astronomical observation site. Low humidity levels and clear skies make weather conditions near the peak of the mountain is the best point to observe the sky.
Mauna Kea is currently home to 13 telescopes, including NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility, Caltech Submillimeter Observatory and the Japanese Subaru telescope, as well as the Keck Interferometer, the largest single-mirror telescope in the world.
