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THE ALPS IMAX (Complete HD)
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- Duration: 44:48
- Updated: 29 May 2013
Buy the original video. Compra tu video original.
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Kamikochi - Jewel of the Japan Alps
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- Duration: 6:54
- Updated: 28 May 2013
A three day sojourn deep into the heart of the Japan Alps National Park, to the Jewel of the Japan Alps - Kamikochi. I've linked together my photos from this...
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A three day sojourn deep into the heart of the Japan Alps National Park, to the Jewel of the Japan Alps - Kamikochi. I've linked together my photos from this...
- published: 28 May 2013
- author: KoruImages
Gimmelwald, Switzerland: Best of the Alps
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- Duration: 2:46
- Updated: 23 May 2013
Unlike neighboring resort towns, Switzerland's Gimmelwald remains a vital community of families — locally owned and proud of it. Subscribe to http://www.yout...
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Unlike neighboring resort towns, Switzerland's Gimmelwald remains a vital community of families — locally owned and proud of it. Subscribe to http://www.yout...
- published: 23 Dec 2009
- views: 261614
- author: Rick Steves Europe
Susten Pass - Swiss Alps
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- Duration: 4:59
- Updated: 19 Apr 2013
GOing up the susten Pass.
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The North Face: Hardest of the Alps- Featuring the Pou Brothers
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- Duration: 12:25
- Updated: 28 May 2013
In the summer of 2010, Iker and Eneko Pou decided to visit legends. Travelling the Alps in their camper van, they met the godfathers that changed climbing fo...
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In the summer of 2010, Iker and Eneko Pou decided to visit legends. Travelling the Alps in their camper van, they met the godfathers that changed climbing fo...
- published: 18 May 2011
- views: 125906
- author: The North Face
The Alps from above - The swiss Alps with music by Thomas Bergersen from the Album Illusions
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- Duration: 16:24
- Updated: 22 May 2013
Die Alpen sind das höchste Gebirge im Inneren Europas. Es erstreckt sich in einem 1.200 Kilometer langen und zwischen 150 und 250 Kilometer breiten Bogen vom...
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Die Alpen sind das höchste Gebirge im Inneren Europas. Es erstreckt sich in einem 1.200 Kilometer langen und zwischen 150 und 250 Kilometer breiten Bogen vom...
- published: 03 Jan 2013
- views: 7835
- author: ♫♪ Music for the soul ♫♪
Sic Alps "She's On Top"
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- Duration: 3:37
- Updated: 23 May 2013
Song from "She's On Top" 12"EP available from Drag City.
Directed by William Francis-Bashore Keihn.
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Song from "She's On Top" 12"EP available from Drag City.
Directed by William Francis-Bashore Keihn.
- published: 23 May 2013
- views: 1314
My Day in the Swiss Alps
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- Duration: 41:08
- Updated: 30 May 2013
Recorded August 13, 2011: My small group tour into the Swiss Alps includes: 00:00 Lungerersee Lake 01:34 Aare Gorge 12:47 Grimsel Pass 21:27 Rhone Glacier 34...
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Recorded August 13, 2011: My small group tour into the Swiss Alps includes: 00:00 Lungerersee Lake 01:34 Aare Gorge 12:47 Grimsel Pass 21:27 Rhone Glacier 34...
- published: 30 Sep 2011
- views: 170252
- author: hoosiertim
motorama - alps
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- Duration: 4:13
- Updated: 14 May 2013
look for all motorama videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/motoramaofficial directed and shot by motorama, 2010.
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look for all motorama videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/motoramaofficial directed and shot by motorama, 2010.
- published: 24 Jun 2010
- author: nonopl
World's Toughest Adventure Race - Red Bull X-Alps 2013 - TEASER
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- Duration: 1:55
- Updated: 28 May 2013
The 2013 Red Bull X-Alps will be the sixth edition of the world's toughest adventure race. Athletes must either hike or fly over 100km across the Alps from S...
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The 2013 Red Bull X-Alps will be the sixth edition of the world's toughest adventure race. Athletes must either hike or fly over 100km across the Alps from S...
- published: 16 Mar 2013
- views: 57610
- author: Red Bull
Alps - Tráiler español
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- Duration: 1:16
- Updated: 05 May 2013
Todo el cine en http://www.cinemaadhoc.info Idioma del tráiler: v.o. griego con subtítulos en castellano Director: Giorgos Lanthimos Intérpretes: Aris Servet...
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Todo el cine en http://www.cinemaadhoc.info Idioma del tráiler: v.o. griego con subtítulos en castellano Director: Giorgos Lanthimos Intérpretes: Aris Servet...
- published: 27 Mar 2012
- views: 12154
- author: cherrytrailers
Hugging the Alps
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- Duration: 2:47
- Updated: 28 May 2013
Recap of last summer's trips on the most beautiful roads the Alps have to offer. Weapons of choice are a Lotus Elise S2 111S and a GoPro camera.
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Recap of last summer's trips on the most beautiful roads the Alps have to offer. Weapons of choice are a Lotus Elise S2 111S and a GoPro camera.
- published: 28 May 2013
- views: 13
Boomerang X-alps
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- Duration: 1:40
- Updated: 28 May 2013
test.
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ALPS - Bande annonce
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- Duration: 1:50
- Updated: 21 Mar 2013
ALPS, de Yorgos Lanthimos Sortie en salles : 27 mars 2013 Prix Un Certain Regard en 2009 pour son film CANINE A3 Distribution Synopsis : ALPS est le nom d'un...
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ALPS, de Yorgos Lanthimos Sortie en salles : 27 mars 2013 Prix Un Certain Regard en 2009 pour son film CANINE A3 Distribution Synopsis : ALPS est le nom d'un...
- published: 21 Mar 2013
- views: 177
- author: FondationGroupamaGan
Driving the Alps - BMW 335is European Delivery Trip
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- Duration: 6:34
- Updated: 25 May 2013
The goal was simple: an Ultimate driving experience. 1000 miles of twisty and windy driving nirvana, the scenic Alps across Germany, Italy, Austria, and Swit...
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The goal was simple: an Ultimate driving experience. 1000 miles of twisty and windy driving nirvana, the scenic Alps across Germany, Italy, Austria, and Swit...
- published: 07 Nov 2010
- views: 68155
- author: Janitha Karunaratne
Spectacular Avalanche in French Alps, St Christophe en Oisans via Ferrata
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- Duration: 2:22
- Updated: 28 May 2013
Spectacular Avalanche at St Christophe en Oisans, French Alps. Posted for information purposes only.
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Spectacular Avalanche at St Christophe en Oisans, French Alps. Posted for information purposes only.
- published: 17 Apr 2013
- views: 23587
- author: davidzof's channel
Sic Alps "Biz Bag"
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- Duration: 3:11
- Updated: 14 May 2013
from the She's on Top 12"; out 05/21/13 via Drag City]
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EPIC LANDSLIDE CAPTURED ON VIDEO IN FRENCH ALPS APRIL 19, 2013
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- Duration: 2:50
- Updated: 28 May 2013
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PAGINA WEB http://www.gabehash.com/ YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/Gabehash (Canal Español) http://www.youtube.com/GabehashTV (English Channel) TWITTER https...
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 6931
- author: GabeHashTV
ROKWELL & GROOM - Impossible Alps
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- Duration: 3:25
- Updated: 22 May 2013
Impossible Alps is the first single taken from Rokwell & Groom's debut album 'New Parts'. Download free: http://www.triplejunearthed.com/RokwellGroom Directo...
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Impossible Alps is the first single taken from Rokwell & Groom's debut album 'New Parts'. Download free: http://www.triplejunearthed.com/RokwellGroom Directo...
- published: 07 May 2013
- views: 2379
- author: Spinning Top Music
IMAX The Alps HD 720p - Part1
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- Duration: 10:01
- Updated: 11 May 2013
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Massive landslide in French Alps 2013
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- Duration: 2:08
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
avalanche in the mountains footage Captured by tourist.
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avalanche in the mountains footage Captured by tourist.
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 11808
- author: Rabbit2013fun
Matthias Schriefl Six, Alps & Jazz Live at Inntöne 2013-05-17
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- Duration: 3:54
- Updated: 23 May 2013
Matthias Schriefl Six, Alps & Jazz "Der Problembär" - Live at Inntöne 2013-05-17 Matthias schriefl - trumpet, alphorn, a.o. brass Johannes Bär - tubas, alpho...
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Matthias Schriefl Six, Alps & Jazz "Der Problembär" - Live at Inntöne 2013-05-17 Matthias schriefl - trumpet, alphorn, a.o. brass Johannes Bär - tubas, alpho...
- published: 23 May 2013
- views: 13
- author: wotan667
ALPS (2011)
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- Duration: 89:50
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
ALPS / ΑΛΠΕΙΣ Written by Yorgos Lanthimos & Efthimis Filippou Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos 2011 / Greece / 93' / 35mm 2.35:1 / Colour / Dolby Digital / Greek...
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ALPS / ΑΛΠΕΙΣ Written by Yorgos Lanthimos & Efthimis Filippou Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos 2011 / Greece / 93' / 35mm 2.35:1 / Colour / Dolby Digital / Greek...
- published: 30 Mar 2013
- views: 307
- author: korimou
photo: AP / Ng Han Guan
28 May 2013
May 28, 2013 -- Updated 2150 GMT (0550 HKT). (CNN) -- A new SARS-like virus recently found in humans is "a threat to the entire world," according to the director-general of the United Nations' World Health Organization ... The world needs to pull together its resources to properly tackle the virus which, Chan said, is her "greatest concern" at present ... "We do not know where the virus hides in nature ... These are alarm bells ... 0 ... SHARE THIS ... U.S. ....(size: 5.6Kb)
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31 May 2013
Nigerian authorities have have arrested three Lebanese men in northern Nigeria on suspicion of being members of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah. Soldiers uncovered a hidden arms cache that authorities believe belonged to members of the Shia political party and armed group, the military and secret police said on Thursday ... All suspects reportedly admitted to being members of Hezbollah under questioning ... News....(size: 8.8Kb)
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30 May 2013
Syria has already received the first shipment of an advanced Russian air defence system, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is reported to have said in a Lebanese TV interview. Russia vowed to go ahead with sending the weapons soon after an EU decision not to renew an arms embargo on Syria. Mr Assad is also reported to have told Hezbollah-linked Al Manar TV that also said the tide of the war was turning ... Hezbollah ... Type ... Source ... ....(size: 3.1Kb)
photo: US Army
30 May 2013
So-called killer robots are due to be discussed at the UN Human Rights Council, meeting in Geneva. A report presented to the meeting will call for a moratorium on their use while the ethical questions they raise are debated ... They include ... ....(size: 1.5Kb)
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29 May 2013
By SAEED SHAH. FAISALABAD, Pakistan—A U.S. drone strike Wednesday killed the deputy chief of the Pakistani Taliban, Pakistani officials said, in an attack that could hinder Islamabad's planned attempt to open peace talks with the militant group that is closely linked to al Qaeda. Enlarge Image. Close ... The Central Intelligence Agency, which is authorized to carry out such attacks, declined to comment. It was the first strike by a U.S ... Mr ... Mr....(size: 6.5Kb)
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noodls
31 May 2013
Hypo Alpe Adria Bank International AG) ... The investor is not only the clear best bidder, but also has first-class experience in international business and convincing connections to leading financial organisations," stated Dr Gottwald Kranebitter, CEO of Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International AG in regard to the decision ... Rückfragehinweis Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International AG. ... nikola.donig@hypo-alpe-adria.com....(size: 6.6Kb)
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noodls
31 May 2013
(Source. The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation). 29 May 2013 ... Since 2009 Respect the Mountains has organized eight annual community one-day clean up events in eight locations across the heavily travelled European Alps ... In the case of Envirotrek, the problem it aims to tackle is the impact of millions of tourists who visit the European Alps each year ... Cleaning up can be fun! (Photo supplied by Envirotrek). distributed by....(size: 2.3Kb)
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Otago Daily Times
31 May 2013
A new off-road section of the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) cycle trail is expected to be open to cyclists by Christmas, after the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury announced it would provide $100,000 to take the trail off the beaten track. The trust this week awarded grants to 14 community groups, including the Friends of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ......(size: 1.8Kb)
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noodls
31 May 2013
The Critérium du Dauphiné is frequently described as a mini-Tour de France and in 2013, with no prologue, a much shorter main time trial, a descent of the Alpe D’Huez and two stand-out overall contenders for the Tour de France in July, this is even more true than usual ... to the Alpe D’Huez with its double presence on the Tour menu come July....(size: 5.5Kb)
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Wall Street Journal
31 May 2013
Enlarge Image. Close ... Located in the picturesque, pricey French Alps, Savoie is home to famous cheeses like Reblochon and Tomme de Savoie, and has even been called the birthplace of fondue ... And it was cheap ... Chan ... Mr ... "It's tingly," said another friend of the minerally 2011 Domaine Belluard Les Alpes, one of the two wines made from the Gringet grape in the tasting ... At $41, it cost about $12 more than the Les Alpes.) ... But there were none ... Mr ... ....(size: 7.4Kb)
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Skiddle
31 May 2013
We catch up with Braiden ahead of his summer appearance at Croatia’s stunning Stop making Sense festival at The Garden, Tisno, to find out more behind his influences, photography, and honing his DJ craft. Tweet. Date published. 31st May 2013 ... My initial outings were more social and hedonistic, shall we say ... Your first release The Alps was a huge success, and still gets regularly plays, how does that feel? ... Braiden - The Alps ... ....(size: 4.9Kb)
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U~T San Diego
31 May 2013
Los grandes nombres del pelotón vuelven a escena en una carrera que ofrece un recorrido que pueden afrontar como un miniTour, con el Alpe d'Huez como protagonista, cuatro finales en alto, Champéry (3ª), Valmorel (categoría especial, Superdévoluy (3ª) y Risoul (1ª), en las etapas primera, quinta, séptima y octava, respectivamente, y una contrarreloj individual....(size: 3.7Kb)
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Scoop
31 May 2013
Friday, 31 May 2013, 3.59 pm. Press Release. MetService. MetService. Weather News Release. Friday, 31 May 2013. Queen's Birthday Weekend ... However, fronts pushing up the South Island are set to bring a wetter end to the long weekend ... The heaviest rainfall is likely about the Southern Alps during Sunday ... Elsewhere, it should be mostly dry ... metservice.com ... ....(size: 1.7Kb)
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The New York Times
31 May 2013
Rob Pannell of Cornell and Katie Schwarzmann of Maryland on Thursday won the Tewaaraton Award, given to the top men’s and women’s players in the country. Pannell, an attackman, helped the Big Red make the Final Four. He finished his career with 354 points, an N.C.A.A. record ... News and commentary with a global voice ... In Swiss Alps, Glacial Melting Threatens Village ... ....(size: 2.4Kb)
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The New York Times
31 May 2013
TOKYO — Japan says its core consumer price index fell 0.4 percent in April while industrial production also fell from a year earlier, despite slight gains from the month before. The data released Friday offer scant evidence of a rebound, though officials say the economy is on the cusp of a recovery and should show stronger gains by midyear ... ... World ». In Swiss Alps, Glacial Melting Threatens Village ... ....(size: 2.4Kb)
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LA Daily News
31 May 2013
By Brian Charles. brian.charles@sgvn.com @JBrianCharles on Twitter. dailybreeze.com. Posted. 05/30/2013 08.26.51 PM PDT. May 31, 2013 3.48 AM GMTUpdated ... (Robert Casillas / Staff Photographer). Chris Wade was a Renaissance man, the kind of guy who had the talent to build his own airplane, play guitar in a rock band, ski the Alps and rebuild a vintage roadster....(size: 1.9Kb)
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The New York Times
31 May 2013
OAKLAND, Calif. — A person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone to be their head coach. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said Malone was incoming owner Vivek Ranadive's top choice ... ... In Swiss Alps, Glacial Melting Threatens Village ... Op-Ed....(size: 2.6Kb)
"Alpe" redirects here. For the German river, see Alpe (river).
For other uses, see Alps (disambiguation).
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| Alps | |
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 The Jungfrau, Bernese Alps |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mont Blanc |
| Elevation | 4,810.45 m (15,782.3 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°50′01″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83361°N 6.865°E / 45.83361; 6.865Coordinates: 45°50′01″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83361°N 6.865°E / 45.83361; 6.865 |
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| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Period | Tertiary |
| Type of rock | Bündner schist, flysch and molasse |
The Alps (German: Alpen; Italian: Alpi; French: Alpes; Occitan: Aups/Alps; Romansh: Alps; Slovene: Alpe) is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, France and Monaco[1] in the west.
The highest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4,810.45 m (15,782 ft),[2] on the Italian–French border. All the main peaks of the Alps can be found in the list of mountains of the Alps and list of Alpine peaks by prominence.
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Etymology[link]
The English name Alps was taken via French from Latin Alpes, which formerly was believed to be ultimately cognate with Latin albus ("white"). Few scholars share this opinion today. The German Albe, Alpe or Alp (f., Old High German alpâ, plural alpûn), the Occitan Alp/Aup[3] and the French Alpage or Alpe in the singular mean "alpine pasture", and only in the plural may also refer to the mountain range as a whole.[4]
Another theory says that Lat. Alpes is a name of non-Indo-European origin (which is common for prominent mountains and mountain ranges in the Mediterranean region). According to the OED, Lat. Alpes might possibly derive from a pre-Indo-European word *alb "hill", with Albania being a related derivation. Interestingly, Albania (which is a foreign name for modern Albanians) has been used as a name for a number of mountainous areas across Europe. In Roman times, Albania was a name for the eastern Caucasus, while in the English language Albania (or Albany) was occasionally used as a name for Scotland.[5]
Geography[link]
Main article: Geography of the Alps
The highest peak of the Western Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4,810.45 metres (15,782 ft).[2] The highest peak of the Eastern Alps is Piz Bernina at 4,049 m (13,284 ft). Monte Rosa at 4,634 m (15,203 ft). and Ortler,[6] 3,905 m (12,812 ft), are the second-highest, respectively.
The Eastern Alps is commonly subdivided according to the different lithology (rock composition) of the more central parts of the Alps and the groups at its northern and southern fringes:
- Northern Limestone Alps (from the Vienna Woods to the Bregenz Forest), including the Flyschzone; peaks up to 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
- Central Eastern Alps (Austria, Switzerland); peaks up to 4,050 m (13,290 ft)
- Southern Limestone Alps (Austria, Italy, Slovenia)
The border between the Central Alps and the Southern Limestone Alps is the Periadriatic Seam. The Northern Limestone Alps are separated from the Central Eastern Alps by the Greywacke zone.
The Western Alps is commonly subdivided with respect to geography:
- Ligurian Alps
- Maritime Alps
- Cottian Alps
- Dauphiné Alps
- Graian Alps
- Chablais Alps
- Pennine Alps
- Bernese Alps
- Lepontine Alps
- Glarus Alps
- Appenzell Alps.
Series of lower mountain ranges run parallel to the main chain of the Alps, including the French Prealps in France, the Jura Mountains in Switzerland and France.[7] (See Alpine geography.)
The geologic subdivision is different and makes no difference between the Western and Eastern Alps: the Helveticum in the north, the Penninicum and Austroalpine system in the center and, south of the Periadriatic Seam, the Southern Alpine system and parts of the Dinarides (see Alpine geology). Geographically, the Jura Mountains do not belong to the Alps; geologically, however, they do.[7]
Main chain[link]
Main article: Main chain of the Alps
The secondary chain of the Alps follows the watershed from the Mediterranean Sea to the Wienerwald, passing over many of the highest and most famous peaks in the Alps. From the Colle di Cadibona to Col de Tende it runs westwards, before turning to the northwest and then, near the Colle della Maddalena, to the north. Upon reaching the Swiss border, the line of the main chain heads approximately east-northeast, a heading it follows until its end near Vienna.
Principal passes[link]
Main article: Principal passes of the Alps
The Alps does not form an impassable barrier; It has been traversed for war and commerce, and later by pilgrims, students and tourists. Crossing places by road, train or foot are called passes. These are depressions in the mountains into which a valley leads from the plains and hilly pre-mountainous zones.
Four-thousanders[link]
See also: List of Alpine Four-thousanders
The Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA) has defined a list of 82 "official" Alpine 4,000-metre (13,123 ft) summits. The list includes not only mountains, but also subpeaks with little prominence that are considered important mountaineering objectives. Below are listed the twenty-two four-thousanders with at least 500 metres (1,640 ft) of prominence.
While Mont Blanc was first climbed in 1786, most of the Alpine four-thousanders were climbed during the first half of the 19th century, the ascent of the Matterhorn (1865) marking the end of the golden age of alpinism. Among the first persons to successfully ascend all the major four-thousand metre peaks was Karl Blodig. He completed his series of climbs in 1911, although additional minor four-thousand metre summits were recensed later.[8]
| Name | Height | Range | Name | Height | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Blanc | 4,810 m (15,781 ft) | Graian Alps | Dent d'Hérens | 4,171 m (13,684 ft) | Pennine Alps |
| Monte Rosa | 4,634 m (15,203 ft) | Pennine Alps | Jungfrau | 4,158 m (13,642 ft) | Bernese Alps |
| Dom | 4,545 m (14,911 ft) | Pennine Alps | Aiguille Verte | 4,122 m (13,524 ft) | Graian Alps |
| Weisshorn | 4,506 m (14,783 ft) | Pennine Alps | Mönch | 4,107 m (13,474 ft) | Bernese Alps |
| Matterhorn | 4,478 m (14,692 ft) | Pennine Alps | Barre des Écrins | 4,102 m (13,458 ft) | Dauphiné Alps |
| Dent Blanche | 4,357 m (14,295 ft) | Pennine Alps | Schreckhorn | 4,078 m (13,379 ft) | Bernese Alps |
| Grand Combin | 4,314 m (14,154 ft) | Pennine Alps | Ober Gabelhorn | 4,063 m (13,330 ft) | Pennine Alps |
| Finsteraarhorn | 4,273 m (14,019 ft) | Bernese Alps | Gran Paradiso | 4,061 m (13,323 ft) | Graian Alps |
| Grandes Jorasses | 4,208 m (13,806 ft) | Graian Alps | Piz Bernina | 4,049 m (13,284 ft) | Bernina Range |
| Rimpfischhorn | 4,199 m (13,776 ft) | Pennine Alps | Weissmies | 4,017 m (13,179 ft) | Pennine Alps |
| Aletschhorn | 4,193 m (13,757 ft) | Bernese Alps | Lagginhorn | 4,010 m (13,156 ft) | Pennine Alps |
Geology and orogeny[link]
Main articles: Geology of the Alps and Alpine orogeny
The Alps form a part of a Tertiary orogenic belt of mountain chains, called the Alpide belt, that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean through southern Europe and Asia to the Himalayas. This belt of mountain chains was formed during the Alpine orogeny. A gap in these mountain chains in central Europe separates the Alps from the Carpathians off to the east. Orogeny took place continuously and tectonic subsidence is to blame for the gaps in between.
The Alps arose as a result of the collision of the African and European tectonic plates, in which the western part of the Tethys Ocean, which was formerly in between these continents, disappeared. Enormous stress was exerted on sediments of the Tethys Ocean basin and its Mesozoic and early Cenozoic strata were pushed against the stable Eurasian landmass by the northward-moving African landmass. Most of this occurred during the Oligocene and Miocene epochs. The pressure formed great recumbent folds, or nappes, that rose out of what had become the Tethys Sea and pushed northward, often breaking and sliding one over the other to form gigantic thrust faults. Crystalline basement rocks, which are exposed in the higher central regions, are the rocks forming Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and high peaks in the Pennine Alps and Hohe Tauern.
The formation of the Mediterranean Sea is a more recent development, and does not mark the northern shore of the African landmass.
Climate[link]
Main articles: Climate of the Alps and High Alps
The Alps is split into five climate zones, each with a different kind of environment. The climate, plant life and animal life vary on different sections or zones of the mountain.
- The section of the Alps that is above 3,000 metres is called the névé zone. This area, which has the coldest climate, is permanently coated with compressed snow. Plants are therefore scarce in the névé zone.
- The alpine zone lies between the height of 2,000 and 3,000 metres. This zone is less cold than in the névé zone. Wildflowers and grasses grow here.
- Just below the alpine zone is the subalpine zone, 1,500 to 2,000 metres high. Forests of fir trees and spruce trees grow in the subalpine zone as the temperature slowly goes up.
- At about 1,000 to 1,500 metres high is the arable zone. Millions of oak trees sprout in this area. This is also where farming takes place.
- Below 1,000 metres are the lowlands. Here, a larger variety of plants are produced. Aside from plants, villages are also in the lowlands because the temperature is more bearable for both humans and animals.
The Alps is a classic example of what happens when a temperate area at lower altitude gives way to higher-elevation terrain. Elevations around the world which have cold climates similar to those found in polar areas have been called Alpine. A rise from sea level into the upper regions of the atmosphere causes the temperature to decrease (see adiabatic lapse rate). The effect of mountain chains on prevailing winds is to carry warm air belonging to the lower region into an upper zone, where it expands in volume at the cost of a proportionate loss of heat, often accompanied by the precipitation in the form of snow or rain.
Political and cultural history[link]
Main article: History of the Alps
Little is known of the early dwellers of the Alps, save from scanty accounts preserved by Roman and Greek historians and geographers. A few details have come down to us of the conquest of many of the Alpine tribes by Augustus. Also, recent research into Mitochondrial DNA indicates that MtDNA Haplogroup K very likely originated in or near the southeastern Alps approximately 12–15,000 years ago.
During the Second Punic War in 218 BC, the Carthaginian general Hannibal successfully crossed the Alps along with an army numbering 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 37 war elephants.[9] This was one of the most celebrated achievements of any military force in ancient warfare.[9]
Much of the Alpine region was gradually settled by Germanic tribes (Lombards, Alemanni, Bavarii) from the 6th to the 13th centuries, the latest expansion corresponding to the Walser migrations.
Not until after the final breakup of the Carolingian Empire in the 10th and 11th century can the local history of the Alps be traced out.
Exploration[link]
Main article: Exploration of the High Alps
The higher regions of the Alps were long left to the exclusive attention of the people of the adjoining valleys even when Alpine travellers (as distinguished from Alpine climbers) began to visit these valleys. The two men who first explored the regions of ice and snow were H.B. de Saussure (1740–1799) in the Pennine Alps and the Benedictine monk of Disentis Placidus a Spescha (1752–1833), most of whose ascents were made before 1806 in the valleys at the sources of the Rhine.
Tourism[link]
Further information: Tourism in Austria, Tourism in Switzerland, Tourism in Slovenia, Tourism in Italy, and Tourism in France
The Alps are popular both in summer and in winter as a destination for sightseeing and sports. Winter sports (Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, ski tours) can be practised in most regions from December to April. In summer, the Alps are popular with hikers, mountain bikers, paragliders, and mountaineers, while many alpine lakes attract swimmers, sailors and surfers. The Alps are usually prominently featured in the three-week road bicycling race le Tour de France, held annually in July. The lower regions and larger towns of the Alps are well served by motorways and main roads, but higher passes and by-roads can be treacherous even in summer. Many passes are closed in winter. A multitude of airports around the Alps (and some within), as well as long-distance rail links from all neighbouring countries, afford large numbers of travellers easy access from abroad. The Alps typically see more than 50 million visitors a year. During the 1950s, Volkswagen manufactured the Samba-Bus, a van with skylight windows and cloth sunroof, they were marketed for touring the Alps.
Flora[link]
Main article: Flora of the Alps
A natural vegetation limit with altitude is given by the presence of the chief deciduous trees—oak, beech, ash and sycamore maple. These do not reach exactly to the same elevation, nor are they often found growing together; but their upper limit corresponds accurately enough to the change from a temperate to a colder climate that is further proved by a change in the presence of wild herbaceous vegetation. This limit usually lies about 1,200 m (3,940 ft) above the sea on the north side of the Alps, but on the southern slopes it often rises to 1,500 m (4,920 ft), sometimes even to 1,700 m (5,580 ft).
This region is not always marked by the presence of the characteristic trees. Human interference has nearly exterminated them in many areas, and, except for the beech forests of the Austrian Alps, forests of deciduous trees are rarely found. In many districts where such woods once existed, they have been replaced by the Scots pine and Norway spruce, which are less sensitive to the ravages of goats who are the worst enemies of such trees.
Above the forestry, there is often a band of short pine trees (Pinus mugo), which is in turn superseded by dwarf shrubs, typically Rhododendron ferrugineum (on acid soils) or Rhododendron hirsutum (on alkaline soils). Above this is the alpine meadow, and even higher, the vegetation becomes more and more sparse. At these higher altitudes, the plants tend to form isolated cushions. In the Alps, several species of flowering plants have been recorded above 4,000 m (13,120 ft), including Ranunculus glacialis, Androsace alpina and Saxifraga biflora.
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mountain pine
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rusty-leaved Alpenrose
(Rhododendron ferrugineum) -
Edelweiss
(Leontopodium alpinum) -
stemless gentian
(Gentiana acaulis) -
Alpine dwarf orchid
(Chamorchis alpina) -
Alpine pasque-flower
(Pulsatilla alpina) -
Alpine rock-jasmine (Androsace alpina)
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Saxifraga biflora, Zillertal Alps
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glacier buttercup
(Ranunculus glacialis)
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Fauna[link]
Species common to.
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See also[link]
- Alpine Space Programme EU co-funded programme to enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of the alpine region
- French Alps
- French Prealps
- List of national parks of the Alps
- Swiss Alps
- Alps (film), a 2011 Greek film
- The Alps (film), a 2007 American film
References[link]
- ^ "Monaco - FAQ / About Monaco / Monaco Official Site". Visitmonaco.com. http://www.visitmonaco.com/us/About-Monaco/FAQ. Retrieved 2012-04-18.
- ^ a b "Mont Blanc shrinks by 45cm in two years". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 November 2009. http://www.smh.com.au/environment/mont-blanc-shrinks-by-45cm-in-two-years-20091106-i0kk.html.
- ^ Frederic Mistral, Lou Tresor dóu Felibrige: "AUP, ALP: Alpe, haute montagne particulièrement propre à faire paître les troupeaux", high mountain particularly suited for grazing herds.
- ^ Jacob Grimm, Deutsches Wörterbuch, s.v. "Albe", "Alpe". The original meaning being "white" (in reference to the permanent snow. The term may be common Italo-Celtic, since Celtic languages also have terms for high mountains derived from alp. German Alpen is the accusative in origin, but was made the nominative in Modern German, whence also Alm.
- ^ "Online Etymology Dictionary". Etymonline.com. 1955-05-14. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=Albania&searchmode=none. Retrieved 2012-04-18.
- ^ Excluding the Piz Zupò and Piz Roseg located in the Bernina range, close to Piz Bernina.
- ^ a b "Travel map of the Alps". GeoCenter. http://alps.zoom-maps.com/. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
- ^ Michael Huxley, The Geographical magazine: Volume 59, Geographical Press, 1987
- ^ a b Lancel, Serge, Hannibal, p. 71
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