Alvand
Alvand is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran located 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the city of Hamadan in Hamadan Province. It has an elevation of 3,580 m (11,750 ft).
Alvand | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,580 m (11,750 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) [1] |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 34°39′51″N 48°29′12″E [1] |
Geography | |
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Location | Hamedan, Iran |
Parent range | Zagros Mountains |
Etymology
"Alvand" is Avestan and comes from the Avestan language word "Aurvañt", which means "quick, swift, brave; a steed, horse, racer, warrior".[2]
Climate
Mount Alvand is situated in a geographical location that has a Mediterranean climate with spring rains.
Gallery
- Alvand Summit, Summer 2006
- Kalagh lane (crow's nest)
- The summit winter
- Summit
References
- "Iran - 54 Mountain Summits with Prominence of 1,500 meters or greater". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
- "Avesta".
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