Английская Википедия:Inclined Temple

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Inclined Temple is a remote 7,150-foot (2,180 meter) elevation summit located in Zion National Park, in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States.[1]

Description

Inclined Temple, a mesa-like formation composed of Navajo Sandstone, is situated Шаблон:Convert north of Springdale, Utah. Its nearest neighbor is Ivins Mountain, one half mile to the north, and South Guardian Angel is set approximately three miles to the west-northwest. Its name was officially adopted in 1935 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[1] This geographical feature is so named because its broad top has a decided incline.[1] Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into North Creek, a tributary of the Virgin River.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Inclined Temple. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than Шаблон:Convert of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.[2]

See also

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