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Mount Lyell (3997m)

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Mount Lyell se alza a 3997 metros en United States, parte de Sierra Nevada, North America. Este pico se clasifica como fault-block.

Mount Lyell — 3,997m — United States — watercolor illustration
Altitud
3997 m
Prominencia
— m
Coordenadas
37,740556, -119,271944
Tipo
fault-block

Comparación de altitudes

Nivel del mar 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Mount Lyell 3997 m

Sobre esta montaña

Mount Lyell (3997m) is a fault-block mountain in the Sierra Nevada, United States. Grade 3/5: strenuous climb with technical sections. A Sierra Nevada peak featuring granite scenery, clear high-altitude skies, and well-established climbing routes.

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Condiciones estacionales

Análisis topográfico

Mapa de contorno

Topographic contour map of Mount Lyell (3997m)

The topographic contour map of Mount Lyell (3997m) in the Sierra Nevada shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,997m summit). Above 3,800m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Perfil de elevación

Elevation profile of Mount Lyell (3997m)

The east–west elevation profile of Mount Lyell (3997m) in the Sierra Nevada shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,997m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 3,800m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.

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