Английская Википедия:Emerald Peak (Yoho)

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Emerald Peak is a Шаблон:Convert mountain summit located in Yoho National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Carnarvon, Шаблон:Convert to the northwest.[1] Both are part of the President Range which is a subset of the Waputik Mountains.[1] Emerald Peak is visible from Emerald Lake, rising Шаблон:Convert above the northwest shore. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1924 when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada, in association with Emerald Lake, which in turn was named in 1900 on account of its color.[2][3]

Geology

Emerald Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Cambrian period. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Emerald Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from Emerald Peak drains into the Emerald River, which is a tributary of the Kicking Horse River. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Emerald Peak.

See also

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References

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External links

Шаблон:Geographic Location 2 Шаблон:Canadian Rockies

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