slopes of Mount Makalu
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The slopes of Mount Makalu are the steep, rugged mountain flanks of the world’s fifth-highest peak in the Himalayas, known for their dramatic relief, challenging climbing routes, and rich alpine biodiversity.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical feature
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mountain slope ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
avalanche-prone areas
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dramatic relief ⓘ exposed rock faces ⓘ glacial features ⓘ ice and snow cover ⓘ rugged terrain ⓘ steep gradient ⓘ |
| climate | cold high-mountain climate ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | partly within protected Himalayan conservation areas ⓘ |
| drainInto | tributaries of the Arun River ⓘ |
| elevationRange | high alpine zone ⓘ |
| environmentType |
alpine environment
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nival zone at higher elevations ⓘ |
| geology |
Himalayan orogenic rocks
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metamorphic and sedimentary formations ⓘ |
| importance |
habitat for specialized alpine ecosystems
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key terrain for standard ascent routes of Mount Makalu ⓘ |
| influence | local glacial systems ⓘ |
| knownFor |
challenging climbing routes
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high objective hazards ⓘ rich alpine biodiversity ⓘ severe weather exposure ⓘ technical mountaineering difficulty ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Himalayas
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Mahalangur Himal NERFINISHED ⓘ border region of Nepal and China ⓘ |
| locatedOn | world’s fifth-highest peak ⓘ |
| orientation | multiple aspects including south, west, north, and east faces ⓘ |
| partOf |
Makalu-Barun region
NERFINISHED
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Mount Makalu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| poseRisk |
avalanches
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crevasse accidents ⓘ falls ⓘ rockfall ⓘ |
| subjectTo |
freeze–thaw weathering
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glacial erosion ⓘ heavy snowfall ⓘ rapid weather changes ⓘ strong winds ⓘ |
| support |
alpine vegetation zones
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cold-adapted plant species ⓘ high-altitude fauna ⓘ |
| usedFor |
expedition climbing routes
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high-altitude mountaineering ⓘ |
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