Ankaratra Massif liegt auf 2643 Metern Höhe in Madagascar, Africa.
Dieser Gipfel wird als Shield Volcano klassifiziert.
Höhe
2643 m
Prominenz
— m
Koordinaten
-19,416700, 47,250000
Typ
shield_volcano
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Höhenvergleich
Vulkanisch
Über diesen Berg
Ankaratra Massif (2643m) is a shield volcano in Madagascar. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.
The topographic contour map of Ankaratra Massif (2643m) shows widely spaced, gently curving contours reflecting broad, low-angle slopes. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,643m summit).
Höhenprofil
The east–west elevation profile of Ankaratra Massif (2643m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,643m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Ankaratra Massif (2643m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Ankaratra Massif (2643m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,643m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
Ankaratra Massif (2643m) is a shield volcano, built almost entirely from fluid lava flows. The contour map shows widely spaced lines, reflecting slopes that rarely exceed 5–10 degrees — much gentler than a stratovolcano.
