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A mountain range is a chain of mountains bordered by highlands or separated from other mountains by passes or valleys. Individual mountains within the same mountain range do not necessarily have the same geology, though they often do; they may be a mix of different orogeny, for example volcanoes, uplifted mountains or fold mountains and may, therefore, be of different rock. The Himalaya mountain range contains the world's highest mountains on the Earth's surface; the highest of which is Mount Everest. The Andes is the world's longest mountain range on the Earth's surface. The longest mountain range is actually the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which runs down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The Arctic Cordillera is the world's northernmost mountain system and contains the highest point in eastern North America. The mountain systems of the earth are characterized by a tree structure, that is, many mountain ranges have sub-ranges within them. It can be thought of as a parent-child relationship. For example, the Appalachian Mountains range is the parent of other ranges that comprise it, some of which are the White Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The White Mountains are a child of the Appalachians, and there are also children of the Whites, including the Sandwich Range and the Presidential Range. Further, the Presidential Range can be broken up into the Northern Presidential Range and Southern Presidential Range. For more information, see List of mountain ranges and Peakbagger Ranges Home Page. The position of mountains influences climate, such as rain or snow. When air masses move up and over mountains, the air cools producing orographic precipitation (rain or snow). As the air descends on the leeward side, it warms again (in accordance with the adiabatic lapse rate) and is drier, having been stripped of much of its moisture. Often, a rain shadow will affect the leeward side of a range. Mountains location also affects temperature. If the sun is shining from the east, then the eastern side of the mountain will receive sunlight and warmth, while the other side will be shaded and cooled, so certain ecosystems maintain different biological clocks depending on the location of a mountain.
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1. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels - The Royal Chug to Mystic Land
November 06, 2009
Rajasthan, the land of chivalry and romance, boasts of immensely rich history and heritage. The largest state of India in terms of area, has a diverse landscape housing a large area of the great Thar Desert in the northwest; Aravali Range, one of world’s oldest mountain ranges bordering the northeast to southwest and large expanses of lush green pastures and forests in the east, nowadays preserved into world famous parks at Bharatpur, Ranthambore and Sariska. The erstwhile land of Rajputs traces its history from the Indus Valley Civilization as the ruins found near Kalibanga on the banks of G... (read more)
Author: harren lee
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2. Montblanc pens
November 01, 2009
‘Montblanc’. The name evokes a sense of grandeur, as it is the name of the highest mountain in Europe. The phrase means ‘white mountain’ in French. The name was adopted by the Simplo Filler Pen Company, which used to produce luxury pens in the Schanzen district of Hamburg. They adopted this name after the success of their range of pens of the same name.
Today, Montblanc pens have become the epitome of luxury writing instruments. They have become synonymous with fine writing and are considered an institution in themselves. Ever since the association of the Montbalnc pen company with the Ri... (read more)
Author: Alan Marshall
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3. The Aim to Build Very Beautiful Designs Cuckoo Clocks
October 27, 2009
The Black Forest is a wooded mountain range in southwestern Germany. Wood carving is a traditional industry in this region. There is a legend that is told over and over again that the cuckoo clock was invented by a Black Forest mechanic This has been found to be untrue. Cuckoo clock; get its name from the "cuckoo" tone sound that appears upon the hours. Every time when it sounds it gives an enjoyable and happy mood around. The first cuckoo clocks were made around 1730. Cuckoo clocks were so popular, when there was a thin message among people such that people living in different countries hardl... (read more)
Author: Sameer More
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4. You Are Not Alone When Trying to Get Debt Help
October 26, 2009
When you are facing a mountain of bills it’s easy to start feeling like you are alone. The cold hard truth is, it is hard to get out of debt. That said, you need to keep in mind that you are not alone. Not only are there many others in the same position as you are, there are a wide range of debt help resources available to help. Just getting started is a big part of moving from over loaded with debt to becoming debt free. The most difficult part of creating a plan for getting debt help is figuring out where to begin. The first step is to get it clearly in your mind why you are doing this. ... (read more)
Author: Dave Nalin
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5. Explore Rajasthan While Trip to India - Get the Beauty of India in Rajasthan
October 26, 2009
India is the land of different colors and vibrant beauty. If you desire to get the essence of attractiveness of India, you must visit to Rajasthan because there is no other place like Rajasthan. It is multi-colored, exciting, extremely romantic & simply irresistible place to explore. Rajasthan is located in northwest India and escorted by Thar Desert and the very famous Aravali mountain range. Visit to Rajasthan is really regarded as to be the spirit of India Tourism. Tour Adviser provides you Golden Triangle Tour Package. So, to explore the famous attractions in India you can choose Golden Tr... (read more)
Author: Devendra Sharma
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6. Riding High - Gainesville Bike Shops
October 22, 2009
Gainesville is a heavenly place for bikers. The strikingly impressive terrain along with the beautiful hills and enchanting landscape is a dream ride for a biker. No wonder then that this place in Florida is booming with all sorts of bikes. Gainesville bike shops have all the normal and exclusive range of bikes for different purposes. If you yearn for a mountain ride then there is a mountain bike. And if you happen to want a cruise bike or an electric one then even that can be supplied. The famous leading brand names in the manufacture of bikes make sure that they are on display at gainesvill... (read more)
Author: Alwin Ford
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7. Kruger National Park
October 21, 2009
South Africa has dedicated more than three million hectares of its total land mass to the conservation of its natural heritage. You will see a great variety of habitats and wildlife when you visit these amazing sites.
The Kruger National Park was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of South Africa. Most of the park is grass and bush covered plains. The border with Mozambique is marked by the Lebombo mountain range. Many rivers, like the Limpopo, Letaba, Olifants, Timbavati, Sabie and Crocodile River chop up the Kruger National Park into territories.
Winter season in the Kruge... (read more)
Author: Alfred Patick
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8. Africa Safari Tour: Magnificent and Ultimate Tourists Destination
October 13, 2009
An African safari is the wonderful, mysterious, and adventurous destination for the tourists from all over the world. It has wide range of animal lives residing under one roof of African continent. Additionally, it has magnificent and pleasing landscape including lofty dunes, spectacular mountain ranges, spotless beaches and big plain areas.
Africa is completely significant and perceptible destination to experience the Africa safari tour. Exploration of African wild-lives, game tracking, and game drives with native tribal people is most interesting part of anyone’s holidays. Likewise, it ... (read more)
Author: jack smith
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9. The attractions of Majorca Holidays
October 12, 2009
Majorca is a very popular island and a hotspot for many British tourists looking for sandy beaches and scorching sun. Majorca holidays would mean you can enjoy the many beautiful places on Majorca along with the amazing beaches and superb heat.
If you are a bit of an explorer then put Serra de Tramuntana on your list.
Serra de Tramuntana
Translated it means ‘mountains of the north wind’, Serra de Tramuntana runs from the southwest to the northeast region. The 88km mountain range basically forms a massive backbone of the Spanish island. It starts in Andratx to Pollenca where you ... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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10. Visiting Tehran, Iran
October 12, 2009
Visiting Tehran, IranTehran is the large capital city of Iran, located at the foot of the Alborz mountain range. Because of its natural surroundings Tehran is in possession of an impressive panoramic view. If you have ever been to a national museum you can work out what this will be like. Its displays include ceramics, stone figures, statues, and carvings throughout the various periods of Persian history, as early as the 5th millenium BCE. For those who quickly tire of old statues, the grandiose burial chamber of Ayatollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. It's still ... (read more)
Author: Adam Anders
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