What do the colors on the contour map of Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) mean?

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.

What is the contour interval for Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m)?

The contour map of Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) 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.

Why does Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) have elongated ridges?

Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.

Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m)

Q: What does the elevation profile of Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,022m. 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.

Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-TaghèsはNigerに位置し、標高2022 mです, Africa. この山はFold Mountainに分類されます。

標高

2022 m

山頂卓越度

— m

座標

17.833300, 8.633300

種別

fold_mountain

標高比較

この山について

Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) is a fold mountain in Niger. Grade 3/5: strenuous climb with technical sections. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

ルート

Standard Route (Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès) 3

10.00 km · 6.0h

季節コンディション

地形分析

等高線地図

The topographic contour map of Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 2,022m summit).

標高プロフィール

The east–west elevation profile of Aïr Mountains Idoukal-n-Taghès (2022m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,022m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.