Separate mountains - this is a sharp rise in the terrain over a mountain or hilly terrain or stands out among other mountains. This is a geographical concept that does not closely convey all the grandeur and beauty of the peaks soaring into the sky.
The steep slopes, dangerous cliffs and shiny hats of snow - the mountains delight, they are breathtaking, and it is no wonder to feel at their foot all the fleetingness of human life.
But grief does not necessarily pierce the top of the cloud to be considered such. Tiny, but proud, they cannot boast of thousands of meters of height, but from this they do not lose their significance.
Want to know which mountains are the smallest in the world? We present you the top 10 lowest mountain elevations, their names with photos and height.
List
- 10. Plantos Forest, United Kingdom, 136 m
- 9. Britton Hill, United States, 105 m
- 8. Quran Abu al-Baul, Qatar, 103 m
- 7. Command Ridge, Nauru, 65 m
- 6. Wichepruf, Australia, 43 m
- 5. Mount Pleasant, USA, 5 m
- 4. Tenpo, Japan, 4.53 m
- 3. Tian Zhong, China, 3.6 m
- 2. Hiyoriyama, Japan, 3 m
- 1. Jin, China, 0.6 m
10. Plantos Forest, United Kingdom, 136 m
Mountain Plantos Forest - The highest mark on the maps of the island of Jersey. It is washed by the English Channel, but is not fully British territory, but refers to Normandy. The area of the island is only 116 km², and it is located very close to the shores of France.
Plantos forest is covered with thick grass, which is slowly pinched by jayser cows. Radio towers are installed on the top of the mountain, at one time they were used for BBC television broadcasts, but with the transition to a new broadcast format, they were no longer needed.
In general, the island of Jersey is a haven for bankers, offshore and attracts a large number of lawyers. But local authorities receive their share of the income from tourists, and Plantos Forest is one of the attractions of the island.
9. Britton Hill, United States, 105 m
Britton hill bears the proud name of the highest mark in the state of Florida, USA. Meanwhile, it is below the tallest building in the same place, the record belongs to the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami.
Britton Hill is a record holder of a different kind. It is the lowest of the highest points in the United States. A dubious merit, but at the top there is a memorial sign - a gray stone with an engraved inscription.
The entire Florida peninsula is rather lowland, over the history of the Earth, it has many times turned out to be the seabed, and there are no hills on its territory. Therefore, he suffers so much from hurricanes: they sweep over his territory, not meeting any obstacles.
8. Quran Abu al-Baul, Qatar, 103 m
One of the smallest mountains in the world, Quraine Abu Al Baul at the same time, it rises above everything above the territory of Qatar. It is located in the south of the country, in the immediate vicinity of Saudi Arabia.
The name has a very specific meaning. The first word, "Qurain" similar to arabic and means flat sand hill. The second phrase, which can be written in Latin letters as "Abu al baul" or Balbul means local kind of toy.
Despite the very meager relief, where there is literally nothing to catch a glance at, the depths of Qatar are fraught with real wealth: there are oil deposits.
7. Command Ridge, Nauru, 65 m
Have you ever heard of Nauru? This is a small state, which is located on the island of the same name in the Pacific Ocean. It is located 40 km south of the equator, and almost 300 km to the nearest island. It is the smallest independent state outside Europe and the smallest island nation in the world.
And on this island is a mountain Team ridge only 65 m high. This is an elongated elevation of the relief, consisting of coral deposits and rich in phosphates. A railroad leads to the top of the mountain, along which phosphorites are delivered.
During the Second World War, the island was captured by Japanese troops, who installed several guns on the Command Ridge and equipped a bunker. The bunker and weapons were preserved, the authorities of Nauru believe that the traces of the Second World War may be of interest to tourists.
6. Wichepruf, Australia, 43 m
In Australia, a three-hour drive from Melbourne, is a small town Wichepruf with a population of no more than a thousand people. Its name is translated from the language of the aborigines as “mountain with grass". Actually, this very mountain is located here, Wicheprufwhose height is 43 m above the surrounding land or 148 m above sea level.
This place is not very popular among tourists: you don’t have to prepare a lot for climbing the mountain, and you don’t need equipment. It will take a minute from the strength and strength of anyone. In fact, Wichepruf is an exposure of granite rocks that formed millions of years ago.
5. Mount Pleasant, USA, 5 m
Mount Pleasant is a small town located in northwestern Texas. Here live 16 thousand people who are employed in small industries. Here is the smallest mountain in the state and throughout the country. Her name is the same as the city in which it is located - Mount Pleasant.
American scientists are in no hurry to assign the local hill, which rises only 5 m, a proud title, but the Texans strongly disagree with them and believe that their city is a real mountain.
4. Tenpo, Japan, 4.53 m
Mountain Tenpo Located in Minato-ku, Osaka. True, scientists do not agree to recognize it as a mountain, and the point is not at all its height - only 4.53 m, but because it is not a natural elevation, but created artificially.
This hill received its status thanks to the Japanese topographic map. It is written "mountain", means mountain. It was formed in 1831 as a mound during work to deepen the bottom of the Adzigawa River. This was necessary to facilitate the passage of ships.
Initially, the hill had a height of 20 m, but over time, erosion and groundwater destroyed it, leaving only a little more than 4 m. Today, there is a beautiful garden with sakura, and everyone who climbed can get a memorable certificate.
3. Tian Zhong, China, 3.6 m
The mountain is located in Zhumadyan, in the province of Henan. This is a county with more than 7.5 million inhabitants. This name means "horse changing tavern"Because once there was a post station.
The mountain itself is a rounded hill 3.6 meters high. Its name is found in written sources from the Tang Dynasty, and this is the 1st century AD. One of the calligraphers, passing these places, left an inscription of only three hieroglyphs “mountain Tian Zhong". Nowadays, the mountain is a local attraction, which attracts connoisseurs of the art of calligraphy.
2. Hiyoriyama, Japan, 3 m
Mountain Hiyoriyama For a long time it was the lowest in all of Japan, its height was a little more than 6 m. In the 90s, this title passed to the already mentioned Tenpo. And in 2011, when a devastating tsunami hit the Japanese coast, claimed a huge number of lives and caused enormous damage to the country, Hiyoriyama is again the leader.
The tsunami destroyed the hill, leaving it incomplete 3 m and returning to it the title of the mountain with the smallest mark. It is located in Sendai, in a place called Gamo. Once this hill was poured to observe the sea, ships and weather, but today the area is only recovering from the shock of 2011.
It is difficult to get here, public transport almost does not go, but those who decide to get to Hiyoriyama will have an exciting adventure and a beautiful view.
1. Jin, China, 0.6 m
In China, in Shandong province, you can see the smallest mountain on Earth. It is called Jin, and it’s easy to miss, because it looks more like a stone or piece of rock protruding by some 0.6 meters. The debate about what Jin is is still ongoing.
In the days of the Republic of China, it was decided to conduct a study. A dig was made to find out how deep the stone went underground, but no matter how many people dug, Jin did not end, but went deeper and deeper.
Then it was concluded that this is the top of the mountain, the bulk of which is buried underground, and only its top is accessible to local residents. So Jin received the title of the smallest mountain not only in China, but throughout the world, and anyone who wants to conquer its peak can take just one step.