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There are fourteen on Earth mountain peaks with a height of more than eight thousand meters. All these peaks are located in Central Asia. But most highest mountain peaks are in the Himalayas. They are also called the "roof of the world." Climbing such mountains is very dangerous occupation. Until the middle of the last century, it was believed that mountains above eight thousand meters were inaccessible to humans. We made a rating out of ten, which included highest mountains in the world.

Annapurna 8091 m

This peak opens the top ten the highest mountains of our planet. Annapurna is very famous and famous, it is the first Himalayan eight-thousander that was conquered by people. For the first time, people climbed its summit back in 1950. Annapurna is located in Nepal, the height of its peak is 8091 meters. The mountain has as many as nine peaks, on one of which (Machapuchare), a human foot has not yet set foot. The 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 took 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". For the first time they were able to conquer it only in 1953. There were six unsuccessful attempts to climb the summit. A lot of climbers died while trying to climb this mountain peak. In terms of mortality among climbers, it ranks a mournful third after K-2 and Everest. This mountain is also called the "killer".

Manaslu 8156 m

This eight-thousander ranks eighth on our list 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 countryside are very picturesque. It was first conquered in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Tourists love to visit here. But to conquer the summit, you need a lot of experience and excellent preparation. When trying to climb Manaslu, 53 climbers died.

Dhaulagiri 8167 m

Mountain peak, which is 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 very difficult to climb. She was able to conquer 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 taken the lives of 39 climbers and ranks sixth on our list of the highest mountains on our planet.

Makalu 8485 m

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 a height 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 the expeditions that have the goal of reaching its summit are successful. During the ascents to this peak, 26 climbers died.

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. For the first time, they were able to conquer this mountain only in 1956. Lhotse has three peaks, each of which is over eight kilometers high. This mountain is considered one of the highest, most dangerous and difficult peaks to climb.

Kangchenjunga 8585 m

This mountain peak is also located in the Himalayas, between India and Nepal. This is the third highest mountain peak in the world: the height of the peak is 8585 meters. The mountain is very beautiful, it consists of five peaks. The first ascent to it took place in 1954. The conquest of this peak cost the lives of forty climbers.

Chogori (K-2) 8614 m

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 possible to conquer it in 1954. Of the 249 climbers who climbed its summit, 60 people died. This mountain peak is very picturesque.

Everest (Chomolungma) 8848 m

This mountain peak is located in Nepal. Its height is 8848 meters. Everest is highest mountain peak 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 trihedral pyramid. It was possible to conquer Chomolungma only in 1953. During attempts to climb Everest, 210 climbers died. Nowadays, climbing the main route is no longer a problem, however, on high altitude daredevils expect a lack of oxygen (the fire almost does not burn here), heavy winds and low temperatures (below sixty degrees). To conquer Everest, you need to spend at least $8,000. 285 36

Mountain peaks covered with eternal snows have always attracted people with their grandeur, grandiose beauty and some secret that hides behind their impregnable slopes. Let's take a look at which one is the most high 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. It is located on the territory of the majestic Himalayas, rightfully called the Roof of the World. This is part of the Mahalangur-Himal high-mountain ridge, where, in addition to Everest, there are several dozen more picturesque peaks exceeding the mark of 7000 m.

Chomolungma has pyramidal outlines with steep southern and high northern slopes. Translated from the Tibetan language, the name means "Divine mother of the energy of life." The largest mountain received such a beautiful name in honor of the Tibetan goddess Sherab Chzhama, who personifies unconditional and all-consuming maternal love. It was proposed by the explorer Andrew Waugh, who was the successor to J. Everest.

Interesting information about Chomolungma:

Height above sea level - 8848 m.
The first successful ascent was on 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 Nepalese - 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 the rule of Britain.
Abnormal weather: strong winds often blow at the top of the Chomolungma, the speed of which can reach 200 km / h. The air temperature in the cold season sometimes drops to -60 ºС.
The average rise time to the peak is 2 months.
The best time for mountain climbing is from 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 themselves for endurance and strength, but also to get closer to the great and boundless space. The majestic Chomolungma is especially popular with climbers.

Every year, about 500 experienced climbers and true braves try to conquer Everest. However, only a few succeed in doing so. 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 lengthy training and have high-quality specialized equipment with them.

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, about 260 climbers and extreme sportsmen who tried to conquer this peak did not reach the goal. Their lives were tragically cut short 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 Mahalangur Himal - the Khumbu ridge. In addition to Chomolungma, there are 2 more peaks here, exceeding the mark of 8 thousand meters.

Which country has the largest mountain in the world. Chomolungma is located on the border line between Nepal and Tibet (currently an autonomous region of 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 at the location of Mount Everest lies part of the Nepalese ecological park Sagarmatha. In Sanskrit, the name means "Divine Mother". Almost the entire territory of the park consists of deep gorges and difficult terrain.

Interesting! Associated with Chomolungma great amount legends and legends. It has long been revered as a place of power.

It is believed that this peak is 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 to have seen ghosts during their ascent. The fact is that under the thickness of the ice of the Chomolungma, a huge number of bodies of climbers are stored, who never managed to reach the goal. Therefore, Everest is often called the cemetery of the Himalayas.

Peak ranking

Almost everyone knows that the highest point on Earth is Chomolungma. However, few people know which mountains are in second or third place in terms of their height. It is worth noting that other eight-kilometer peaks are no less interesting than Everest.

All the highest mountains are located in the southern and central parts of Asia. They exceed 7500 m. In total, there are 14 mountains on the planet, towering over 8 thousand meters above the earth's surface.

№	Name	Height, m	Location	Interesting information
1	Chogori	8611	Baltoro Range (Pakistan), Karakorum mountain system.	This is the northernmost eight-kilometer peak in the world. Today, 10 routes lead to it. Technically, the climbing routes to this peak are much more difficult than to the Chomolungma. The number of successful expeditions is 45.
2	Kanchenjunga	8586	On the border of India and Nepal, on the territory of the Great Himalayas.	The highest peak of the ridge of the same name. In addition, it is one of the most dangerous climbing routes. According to Nepalese legend, Kanchenjunga is a mystical woman who kills all climbers who try to conquer her peak.
3	Lhotse	8516	Massif Mahalangur-Himal, Greater Himalayas, Tibet.	This is one of the most beautiful and most impregnable Himalayan peaks. Only 25% of Lhotse ascents are successful.
4	Makalu	8485	Mountain range Mahalangur-Himal, 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 summit.
5	Cho Oyu	8188	Mahalangur Himal, Greater Himalayas.	It was this peak that was first conquered without the use of oxygen cylinders. Today, several excellent routes lead 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 in ancient Sanskrit means "Mountain of Spirits". This peak is located on the territory of a magnificent and ecologically clean national park. A trekking route has been laid 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, the 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 cases during the ascent is approximately 32% of total attempts. Despite this, Annapurna became the first eight-kilometer peak in history that was conquered by a man. A successful ascent took place in the middle of the last century, several years before the conquest of Chomolungma. In ancient Sanskrit, the melodic name Annapurna means "Goddess of Fertility".
10	Gasherbrum I	8080	Karakorum, Baltoro Muztag Range, Pakistan.	This is the second highest mountain of the picturesque and impregnable Karakorum. It has another name - Hidden Peak, which means Hidden Peak in English. Translated from the Balti language, the name of the peak means "Beautiful Mountain".
11	Broad Peak	8051		It is part of the multi-peak mountain range Gasherbrum. This is the third highest point of the Karakorum.
12	Gasherbrum II	8034	Karakorum mountain system, Baltoro Muztag range, Pakistan.	It is part of the multi-peak Gasherbrum ridge. This peak has graceful outlines 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

Summing up, we can say that the highest point and one of the most impregnable peaks in the world is Everest in the Great Himalayas. This majestic peak is located at the intersection of two Asian states - Nepal and Tibet. It has long attracted climbers, explorers, creative people and true romantics.

Only mountains can be better than mountains - Vysotsky sang and was right. Mountains have always attracted people. Brave people, despite the cold, lack of oxygen, dangers and difficulties stubbornly "climbed" to the heights. What drew them there? Curiosity? Want to test yourself? Thirst for glory? Do you want to prove your superiority to yourself and others? Thirst for knowledge? It is difficult to find any logic in the inexplicable craving of people for mountains.
Let us recall the deeds of past years, when during the Great patriotic war the German mountain division "Edelweiss" with fierce battles broke through to the very high mountain Europe - Elbrus, to install Nazi flags on its top. Why did the pragmatic Germans need to spend their energy on conquering this peak? Did Hitler even need such proof of his own greatness?
Mountains are the greatest creation of mother nature. They are great, powerful and eternal. These qualities are lacking species Homo sapiens. Rising to the sky, they try to join the great secret of the universe, and when they reach the top, they begin to see clearly. Against the backdrop of the cold gigantic peaks, everything that they lived before seems petty and insignificant.
Let's take a virtual journey and climb to the tops of the highest mountains of all the continents of the Earth and enjoy the fantastic landscapes that open before the eyes of brave climbers. Maybe we will be able to comprehend the secret of these natural monuments.

The main Caucasian Range, "under the command" of the mighty Elbrus, "cuts through" a dense veil of clouds (Photo source:).

Everest (Asia) - Height: 8848 meters Chomolungma) is the highest peak of our planet, part of the Himalayas. For many climbers, this mountain is the most desired trophy. But not everyone can climb this mountain. As a result, mountain climbers are sometimes forced to face cynical decisions about whether to rescue those in distress or continue on their way. Often the rescue of climbers in distress at high altitude is simply not possible, since here every step is given with incredible difficulty. Therefore, on the slopes of the mountains you can meet the bodies of dead climbers. You can familiarize yourself with very "unsightly" stories and photographs.

Photo on the left: the road to Everest, photo on the right: base camp at an altitude of 8300 meters (Photo source:).

Aconcagua (South America) - Altitude: 6962 meters
the highest peak in the Andes mountain range South America. Aconcagua "in combination" is the highest extinct volcano in the world.

In the photograph, ant-sized climbers make their way forward towards the summit. A giant whirlwind of snow is circling above them (Photo source: ).

Sunrise over Aconcagua. The majestic panorama of the Andes appears in all its guise before the brave climbers (Photo source:).

McKinley (North America) - Height: 6194 meters
The summit of Alaska occupies an honorable third place among the highest peaks of the continents in our ranking.

Giant McKinley against the backdrop of the coniferous forests of Alaska (Photo source:).

View from the heights of McKinley. A dense blanket of clouds "creeps" on the peaks (Photo source:).

Kilimanjaro (Africa) - Altitude: 5895 meters
The highest point in Africa - the mountain is located in the northeastern part of Tanzania. It is a very unusual sight to see a snowy peak in the sultry African savannah. IN Lately Scientists are sounding the alarm, the Kilimanjaro ice cap is rapidly shrinking in volume. Over the past decades, 80% of the ice on this mountain has already melted. As the main culprit of this process, climatologists call.

African elephants against the backdrop of the snowy peaks of Kilimanjaro are a very unusual sight (Photo source:).

On the way to Kilimanjaro. The landscape is fantastic (Photo source: ).

View of the veil of clouds from the highest point of the African continent (Photo source:).

Elbrus (Europe) - Height: 5642 meters
In Russia, there is also a mountain-record holder - this is the highest peak in Europe -. Elbrus is part of the Main Caucasian Range and is located on the border of two Russian republics Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. In the past (about 50 AD) Elbrus was an active volcano.

Handsome Elbrus (Photo source:).

Camp on the spurs of Elbrus (Photo source:).

Panorama of the mountains, opening to climbers from the top of Elbrus (Photo source:).

Silent and mysterious land of snows and clouds of Elbrus (Photo source:).

Unusual atmospheric phenomenon. The shadow of the top of Elbrus in the morning haze (Photo source:).

The beauty of the Elbrus region. End of all seasons. Green alpine meadows and spurs of Elbrus covered with snow (Photo source:).

At the top of Elbrus - a fantastic world of white snow and clouds (Photo source:).

Vinson Massif (Antarctica) - Height: 4892 meters
The coldest continent of the planet - Antarctica also has its mountains. The highest of them, the Vinson Massif, were discovered relatively recently, in the late 50s of the last century. The Vinson Massif is part of the Ellsworth Mountains and is located 1200 kilometers from the southernmost point of the planet.

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People have always been attracted by the highest peak of the Earth. For a long time the inhabitants of each of the continents considered their peak to be the highest on the planet. The highest points of the mountain ranges are located on the seven continents of our beautiful planet. They were nicknamed the "Seven Summits" and the first person to conquer them was Richard Bass. The date of this event is April 30, 1985. As soon as I learned about this story, the topic hooked me and I became interested in what kind of mountains they were and what I learned about them ... We also recommend reading if you suddenly want to conquer some peak 39 tips for independent travelers

The highest point is located at 8848 meters above sea level

Mount Everest geographic coordinates: 27.9880 degrees N and 86.9252 degrees E (27° 59′ 17″ N, 86° 55′ 31″ E)

Mount Everest, otherwise called Chomolungma, is the highest mountain in the world, it takes its place in the Mahalangur-Himal region in the Himalayas. The top of Everest separates two states from each other - China and Nepal, it is through it that the border runs. Near Everest, there are three peaks that also deserve attention: Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m) and Changze (7543m).

Everest attracts many experienced climbers and amateurs from all over the world. The path to the top is not physically difficult in itself. Difficulties are due to lack of oxygen, unpredictable natural phenomena, severe snowstorms and, as a result, diseases.

Everest, which has another, less common name, Chomolungma, means “Divine Mother of the Snows” in Tibetan, and “Mother of the Universe” in Nepalese. The locals consider the mountain to be sacred. The well-known name Everest was given to Mount Everest by the name of an English citizen, George Everest, it was he who was lucky enough to determine the height of the greatest peak on the planet.

Interesting facts about the highest peak of the Earth Mount Everest

Mount Everest is growing at 3-6 mm per year and is shifting towards the northeast by 7 cm.
05/29/1953 is marked in history as the first conquest of Everest. And the pioneers were a native of New Zealand Edmund Hillary (Edmund Hillary) and a Sherpa from Nepal Tenzing Norgay (Tenzing Norgay) as part of an English expedition.
The largest expedition in terms of the number of climbers was the Chinese team, which traveled on Everest in 1975, consisting of 410 people.
In 1993, 129 people climbed the summit, and 8 died. This year is considered the safest year on Everest. 1996 can be called the saddest. 98 people managed to reach the top, and 15 people died there (8 of them on May 11).
Very often, the Nepalese Sherpa Appa climbed Everest. He summited the height 21 times between 1990 and 2011, setting the record.

A movie about climbing Everest made me put aside all my business and immerse myself in these most interesting events for 40 minutes:

The highest point of Mount Aconcagua is located at an altitude of 6959 meters above sea level.

Geographical coordinates of Aconcagua: 32.6556 degrees S and 70.0158 W (32°39’12.35″S 70°00’39.9″W)

Aconcagua - located in the Andes mountain range (Mendos, Argentina). This point is not higher than in the entire American, as well as in the western and southern hemispheres.

The mountain includes adjacent glaciers and runs through the territory of the Aconcagua National Park. The most popular glacier, most often chosen by climbers for climbing, is the Polish Glacier, its location in the northeast.

Interesting facts about Mount Aconcagua - the highest peak in South America

From the Araucan language, the meaning of the name sounds like "on the other side of the Aconcagua River", in other words "Stone Guard", if you speak Quechua.
Purely technically, Aconcagua is not difficult to move, especially following the northern part - there is no need to use special climbing equipment.
A resident of Britain, Edward FitzGerald in 1897 became the first conqueror of this mountain.
12/16/2008 Matthew Moniz (MatthewMoniz) at the age of ten, having climbed to the top, became the smallest conqueror of the mountain. Scott Lewis (Scott Lewis) in 2007 at 87 years old - the oldest.

The highest mountain North America has a height of 6194 meters.

The geographic coordinates of McKinley are: 63.0694 degrees N, 151.0027 degrees W. (63° 4′ 10″ N, 151° 0′ 26″ W)

Mount McKinley is located in Alaska, it is included in the Denali National Park area. It is the third tallest in the world.

Interesting facts about Mount McKinley - the highest point in North America

- Before Alaska was sold to the United States, Mount McKinley was the highest point in Russia.
The locals call her "Great" - "Denali", and the Russians who lived in Alaska called her "Big Mountain". The mountain got its current name in honor of the ruler of America, William McKinley.
June 7, 1913 - the date of the first conquest of McKinley. The ascent was made by American climbers led by Hudson Stuck and Harry Karstens.
The best time to hike up the mountain is from May to July. It is easier to breathe here than on other peaks of the world.

The height of Mount Kilimanjaro is 5895 meters

The geographic coordinates of Kilimanjaro are 3,066 degrees S. and 37.3591 degrees E (3° 4′ 0″ S, 37° 21′ 33″ E)

Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania in the Kilimanjaro National Park. It is a volcano from the peaks: Kiba, Mawenzi and Shira. Kilimanjaro is known as a large stratovolcano - a volcano composed of hardened layers of lava, volcanic ash and tephra, its formation originates a million years ago during a lava eruption in the Rift Valley.

Interesting facts about Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest point in Africa

Two peaks out of three are no longer active volcanoes, but the highest Kiba is a dormant volcano, the eruption of which is quite possible. The volcano last erupted about 360,000 years ago, but showed signs of "life" only 200 years ago.
The interpretation of the name of the mountain is not unambiguous. One version claims that from two words different languages: Swahili "Kilima" ("mountain") and Kichagga "Njaro" ("whiteness"). Another version of "we failed to conquer her" from the phrase kichagga of European origin.
The snow on the mountain is melting fast. Scientists say that in 20 years it will not be on the mountain at all. Over the past century, Kilimanjaro has lost more than 85% of its snow cover.
The first conquest: the German Hans Meyer (Hans Meyer) and the climber from Austria Ludwig Purtscheller (Ludwig Purtscheller), they succeeded only the third time on October 6, 1889.
40,000 people every year is the number of people trying to climb Kilimanjaro.
7-year-old Keats Boyd was the youngest climber to summit Kilimanjaro. His "glory date" is January 21, 2008.

The height of Mount Elbrus is 5642 meters

The geographical coordinates of Mount Elbrus are 43.3550 degrees N, 42.4392 E. (43° 21′ 11″ N, 42° 26′ 13″ E)

Mount Elbrus is the pride of Kabardino-Balkaria and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic Russian Federation. The volcano has long been extinct, so the eruption can not be afraid. Elbrus rises above all Caucasus mountains. Its peak is the highest on the entire Eurasian continent. The western peak has a height of 5642 m, and the eastern one is 5621 m.

Interesting facts about Mount Elbrus - the highest point in Europe

The translation of the title is not complicated. From Iranian "Albors" is read as "high mountain". It also bears the names "eternal mountain", "mane of snow" and "mountain of bliss".
Elbrus has a permanent ice cover, which is formed by 22 glaciers, and they are fed by the Baksan, Kuban and Malka rivers.
Elbrus has a mobile tectonic platform under it, and its bowels store liquid magma.
The first conquest of the eastern point of Elbrus took place on July 10, 1829. Climber - Hilar Kachirov, with an expedition under the command of Russian General G.A. Emmanuel. The western peak, which is only 40 m higher than the eastern one, was taken in 1874 by people from England under the leadership of F. Crauford Grove.
From 1959 to 1976, a rope road was built to ride mountain lovers on it at an altitude of 3750 m.
Approximately 15-30 people die every year in the course of not responsibly planned attempts to reach the summit on Elbrus.
In 1997, the Land Rover Defender SUV conquered the top of Elbrus, this event became a Guinness world record.

The height of the Vinson massif is 4892 meters

Geographical coordinates of the Vinson Massif: 78.5254 degrees S and 85.6171 degrees W. (78° 31′ 31.74″ S, 85° 37′ 1.73″ W)

Among Antarctica, the Vinson Massif is the highest point located among the Ellsworth Mountains on the Sentinel Range. The massif is about 21 km long and 13 km wide. It is located 1200 km from the South Pole.

Interesting facts about the Vinson Massif - the highest mountain in Antarctica

Mount Vinson is named after US Congressman Carl Vinson. The Vinson massif became known to the world in 1958, and already in 1966 there were those who wanted to walk its routes.
In 2001, the height of the peak was measured using GPS. The team climbed the mountain along the Eastern massif.
Peak Vinson "stormed" about 1500 people.

Height 4884 meters

Geographic coordinates: 4.0833 degrees S 137.183 degrees E (4° 5′ 0″ S, 137° 11′ 0″ E)

Puncak Jaya is also called the Carstens Pyramid because it is the highest part of this mountain, which is located in the western territory of Papua in Indonesia on the island of New Guinea. Beneath it is the Australian Plate.

It is considered not only the highest mountain on the island, but also the highest point between the Himalayas and the Andes.

The highest known Mount Kosciuszko is also present on the Australian continent, at a height of 2228 meters.

Interesting facts about Mount Punchak Jaya - the highest point in Australia and Oceania

In 1963, Indonesia began to rule Papua, at the same time the mountain was given the name Sukarno in honor of the ruler of Indonesia. Some time later, she was nicknamed Punchak-Jaya. "Puncak" means "mountain or peak" in Indonesian, and "Jaya" means "victory".
The summit of Puncak Jaya was first conquered in 1962 by Austrian climbers led by Heinrich Harrer and three other members of the expedition.
Just like that, this creation of nature cannot be climbed. Need permission from the government. Access to the mountain was banned for visitors from 1995 to 2005. Since 2006, visiting the mountain has been resumed, but only through tourism agencies.
Punchak Jaya is one of the most difficult routes to climb. He was given the highest technical rating, although the physical requirements are not great.

These are the highest peaks of each continent of our planet. Each is beautiful in its own way and I would like to visit each of them, and thanks to the Internet, we can now see them all.

Chomolungma, Mount Everest, Sagarmatha (Nepalese सगरमाथा) (8848 m.)- the highest peak of the Earth.

Everest, as the highest mountain in the world, has attracted people for many years and centuries. A passion for conquest is inherent in a person, in connection with which for a long time brave climbers tried to climb to the top. As a result, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were able to go down in history as the first to visit the summit. More than 60 years have passed since that moment, but they have written their names in history. Probably every person has heard about this mountain, but many Interesting Facts remain unnoticed.

An interesting fact is that at an altitude of 6700 meters, where it is almost impossible for an ordinary person to live, mountain spiders live. It is difficult to breathe here, but jumping spiders successfully hide in cracks and other corners. It is also worth noting that these are the "highest" inhabitants in the world, with the exception of a few species of birds. They eat almost everything, but most of their diet consists of insects that are brought to the top due to a strong gust of wind. Also, in 1924, during a tragic ascent, several species of grasshoppers were discovered on the mountain. Today they can be seen in the British Museum.

Everyone knows that climbing Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is not easy, but also dangerous, as evidenced by numerous deaths. It ranks first in the world in terms of the number of dead climbers. However, there special occasion, which include Pkhurba Tashi and Apa Sherpa. Two professionals were able to climb to the top 21 times. Apa Sherpa climbed to the top of Everest every year from 1990 to 2011. Phurba, for example, made three ascents in 2007 alone. Apa, in turn, does not just climb the mountain, as he conducts his own research. He noted that climate warming is clearly affecting the mountain. In some places where there was a constant snow cover, sections of the mountain begin to be exposed, which makes the climb even more difficult. He also worries that the Sherpas will be endangered by flooding that could form at the entrance of melting glaciers.

In addition to the fact that climbing Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is very difficult and many lose their lives, some have to face opposition local residents. When Ueli Stack, Simon Moreau and Jonathan Griffith tried to reach the summit in 2013, they met with fierce opposition from the Sherpas. It came to a fight. The fact is that the local population is afraid of an avalanche, which may occur due to the negligence of climbers. In the end, all the misunderstanding had to be corrected by the Nepalese army, drawing up a peace treaty to settle the dispute.

It is known that the Himalayan mountains are about 60 million years old. However, according to the studies of sandstone and limestone, everything indicates that the mountains were previously located below sea level. As a result, we can say with confidence that 450,000,000 years ago, Everest was at the bottom of the ocean. As evidence, fossils belonging to sea creatures who once lived in the ocean. They were taken from the top soil of the mountain. Noel Odell proved this fact back in 1924, and the first samples were delivered by Swiss climbers in 1956.

The highest mountain in the world Mauna Kea or Everest Although Everest is called the highest peak on the planet, in fact it is not. It all depends on how you look at it. So what is the highest mountain in the world? For example, the Hawaiian volcano Mauna Kea, has a height of 4205 meters above sea level, but it is also deepened into the ground by 6000 meters and is below the water level. The total height of the volcano reaches 10,200 meters. The planet also has Mount Chimborazo, located in Ecuador. Although its height is only 6267 meters above sea level, in fact it is located higher. The fact is that the planet does not have a perfectly round shape, and if you calculate the height relative to the center of the Earth, then it is located on a hill, due to which its peak is higher. As a result, answering the question: the highest mountain in the world is Mauna Kea or Everest, there is no single answer.

Sherpas live in the Everest region. They immigrated here about 500 years ago and Chomolungma is sacred to them. According to beliefs, demons, spirits and Jomo Miyo Lang live on Everest, thanks to which food is obtained. Before climbing to the top of the mountain, the Sherpas perform a special ceremony and commemorate all those who died here. They also try to put their souls and thoughts in order and ask the spirits to let the climbers through so that they do not die. According to the statistics, one person per 10 successful ascents dies.
Death can occur from the most common factors: the oxygen beam suddenly burst, the wind blew and the powerful cable could not stand it, there is little oxygen, cardiac arrest. Climbers also note that after 8000 meters, people can lose control of their minds and care more about themselves than about partners. They think about the consequences after the descent, unless of course this happens. However, every year a large number of people rush here to visit the top of the highest mountain. Despite the fact that the highest mountain in the world is Mauna Kea, Everest is more popular.

Everest (Chomolungma) the highest mountain in the world

For a long time there have been disputes about what the real height of the mountain is. The fact is that it all depends on which side you look at the hill. Nepal says 8848 meters and China reports 8844 meters. International community in all its measurements, it fixes snow, with a change in height, however, China insisted on the actual size of Everest, without taking into account the snow top of a couple of meters. However, in 2010 an official agreement was signed, which fixed the height of 8848 meters. In any case, the highest mountains in the world, Mauna Kea and Everest, remain the most sought after among climbers.

Recently it turned out that Everest continues to grow. For the first time this assumption was put forward in 1994, when they found an increase of 4 millimeters. Later, in 1999, American researchers installed appropriate satellite devices, thanks to which the exact height of the mountain is recorded. And on this moment the real height of the peak is 8850 meters. The fact is that earlier the Indian subcontinent was independent, but later collided with Asia, which is why the Himalayas were formed. As the plates continue to move, the mountain gradually grows.

The peak is known throughout the world as Everest, but the Tibetan indigenous people call the mountain quite differently - Chomolungma, which translates as "Mother of Mountains". The Nepalese people call the highest mountain in the world Sagarmatha, which means "Forehead in the sky". international name The mountain received in 1865, when topographer Andrei Voga named it in honor of Colonel George Everest.

More than 200 people are known to have died trying to climb Mount Everest, but that doesn't stop many people. Not only does the cost of a single ascent exceed $8,000, but it is a big task to complete the entire section of the path. However, in 2012, a picture was published that shocked many. It depicts a large line of climbers who were forced to return due to bad weather conditions. Everyone had to wait for several hours to reach the top. However, in 2012, 234 people reached the peak in half a day. Unfortunately, 4 climbers died.

Many people like to look at beautiful pictures Everest, not even suspecting that the road to the top is literally littered with the corpses of people. Some tell how one has to step over the dead in order to continue the ascent. But if this fact is somehow known to many, then little is said about garbage. And in fact, this is a big problem, especially for people who care about environment. In particular, after each season, people leave behind 50 tons of waste. The mountainside is littered with the remains of climbing equipment, oxygen tanks and human excrement. The service that monitors the ecology of Everest collects 13 tons of waste every year. However, this does not completely solve the problem.

In 2014, the Nepalese authorities make a number of amendments for climbers. For example, after each climb, everyone must bring back 8 kilograms of waste, otherwise they will lose $ 4,000. And the artists decided to hold an action and made works of art out of the collected garbage. They used beer cans, broken tents and other items. The resulting masterpieces are designed to attract attention and not litter during the ascent.

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Although Mauna Kea is located at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, it is the most high mountain on the planet. The fact is that most of it is located under water, and the base is hidden at a depth of 10,000 meters. As a result, the total height of the mountain exceeds the size of Everest. Therefore, on the one hand, Mauna Kea is in fact the highest, however, in order to climb Everest, you will have to go much more and visit dangerous situations.

Interestingly, not every inhabitant of this region can climb Mauna Kea, as it is considered sacred. Only certain chiefs are allowed to do so. Numerous observatories are also installed at the top, as ideal conditions are created here for observing the starry sky. Employees of geological services are also actively involved in the life of the volcano's vent. IN last time the eruption occurred 500 thousand years ago and at the moment it is considered extinct. Residents of the Hawaiian Islands are also calm about the current situation and do not believe in its eruption in the near future.

For a long time, the forests growing on the slopes of Mauna Kea provided food for the indigenous population. When the Europeans came to the islands, they shook a little ecological balance. As a result, some flora and fauna simply disappeared due to imported plants and animals.

TOP 10 highest mountains in the world There are 14 high peaks on our planet, whose height exceeds 8,000 meters. What is most interesting, all these mountain formations are located in Central Asia, as if dividing the planet into two parts, but the highest, in the Himalayas. Previously, it was believed that no one would be able to conquer a height of eight thousand meters, but thanks to modern equipment and the will of man, it still became real. Let's talk about the 10 highest mountains in the world, whose height is a little less. Also, perhaps some are interested in: the highest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea or Everest?

opens the top ten highest mountains in the world and it is located on the territory of Nepal in the Himalayas. Its height is 8091 meters, and they were able to conquer it only in 1950. It is also worth noting that Annapurna took the lives of many climbers, whose professionalism was not in doubt. The mountain consists of 9 peaks, one of which is called Machapuchare. It is forbidden to climb it, because according to local beliefs, God Shiva lives here.

- in another way the mountain is called Diamir, which means "Mountain of the Gods". However, among climbers, she was also nicknamed the "killer", as she ranks third in the world list for the number of deaths of climbers, after Everest and K-2. Before conquering the summit in 1953, six unsuccessful expeditions were made. A large number of professionals really died here. The mountain is located on the territory of Pakistan, and its height reaches 8125 meters.

Eighth place in the list of the highest mountains in the world is mountain. Its height is 8156 meters and it is located in Nepal, being part of the Mansiri-Himalayan range. The Japanese expedition was the first to conquer the summit in 1956. Tourists love Manaslu for its picturesqueness. However, to get to the top, you need physical training, endurance and great experience. In total, 53 climbers died here.

One of the 10 highest mountains in the world -. It is also located in the Himalayas, and its height is 8167 meters. It is worth noting that this peak is very difficult to conquer, since most of it is covered with glaciers and snow. But in 1960, climbers still managed to climb to its height. Climbing Dhaulagiri, 58 experienced climbers died.

Mountain occupies the sixth place in the list of highest peaks on the planet. It is located on the border between China and Nepal. Its height reaches 8201 meters and is not difficult to climb. However, this only applies to experienced climbers. However, 39 people died here trying to conquer the summit.

- otherwise called the Black Giant. The height of the mountain is 8485 meters, and it is located on the border of China and Nepal in the Himalayas. Interestingly, the peak is only 19 kilometers from Everest. Climbing Makalu is very difficult, as climbers face great steepness during the ascent. According to statistics, only a third of climbers achieve their goal. 26 climbers died here.

- one of the most dangerous and highest mountain peaks in the world. It was first climbed in 1956. The height reaches 8516 meters and it is located on the border of Nepal and China. In total, Lhotse has three peaks, each of which is higher than 8000 meters. The mountain is also located just 3 kilometers from Everest.

Trying to conquer the summit, 40 climbers died. The mountain has a height of 8585 meters and is located on the border between Nepal and India. It ranks third in height on the planet after the highest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea and others. It has five peaks and is very beautiful. For the first time, it was possible to climb to the top of Kanchenjunga in 1954.

- a very picturesque peak, whose height reaches 8614 meters. The mountain is located on the border of Pakistan and China. It is one of the most difficult to climb, like the highest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea. It was first climbed in 1954. Among the 249 experienced climbers who tried to conquer the summit, 60 died.

Everest (Chomolungma) is the highest mountain on Earth.

Everest height - 8848 m.

It has long been known which is the highest mountain in the world and many are trying to conquer it. Everest was first climbed in 1953. The mountain has two peaks: the southern one is 8760 meters high and the northern one is 8848 meters high (the highest on the planet). Interestingly, Chomolungma has a trihedral shape resembling a pyramid. Trying to climb to the top of the mountain, 210 climbers died. Although reaching the top today is not big problems, people face lack of oxygen, low temperatures and heavy winds. There is practically no fire at the top. To try to climb to the top, you need to spend at least $ 8,000.

In any case, climbing any mountain is a very laborious and complex process that requires maximum endurance, attention and skill. Only 30 climbers have managed to climb the 10 highest mountains in the world, three of which are women. It is difficult to say why some people are so eager to be on top. Maybe climbers prefer challenges and strive to prove to themselves that they are stronger than others, because Everest is the highest mountain in the world.