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  2. Ural Mountains - Wikipedia

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    The mountain ridges, elongated from north to south, effectively absorb sunlight thereby increasing the temperature. The areas west of the Ural Mountains are 1–2 °C (1.8–3.6 °F) warmer in winter than the eastern regions because the former are warmed by Atlantic winds whereas the eastern slopes are chilled by Siberian air masses.

  3. Caucasus Mountains - Wikipedia

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    Satellite image of the Caucasus Mountains. The Caucasus Mountains [a] is a mountain range at the intersection of Asia and Europe. Stretching between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, they are surrounded by the Caucasus region and are home to Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 ft) above sea level.

  4. List of European ultra-prominent peaks - Wikipedia

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    The above European Top 10 list excludes peaks on lands and islands that are part of European countries but are outside or on the limits of the European continent and its tectonic and geographic boundaries, like Teide (with prominence of 3,715 m, 12,188 ft), Tenerife Island, Spain; Belukha peak of the Altai Mountains in Russia (with prominence of 3,343 m, 10,968 ft); and Piton des Neiges (with ...

  5. Eurasian Steppe - Wikipedia

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    The Eurasian Steppe, also called the Great Steppe or The Steppes, ... South of the Khingan Mountains and north of the Taihang Mountains, the Mongolian-Manchurian ...

  6. List of mountain ranges - Wikipedia

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    Physiographic world map with mountain ranges and highland areas in brown, pink, and gray. This is a list of mountain ranges on Earth and a few other astronomical bodies.First, the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth are listed, followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent.

  7. Caucasus - Wikipedia

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    The Caucasus Mountains, including the Greater Caucasus range, have conventionally been considered as a natural barrier between Europe and Asia, bisecting the Eurasian landmass. [5] Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain, is situated in the Western Caucasus area of Russia. [6]

  8. Eurasia - Wikipedia

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    All of the 100 highest mountains on Earth are in Eurasia, in the Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Hengduan, and Tian Shan mountain ranges, and all peaks above 7,000 metres are in these ranges and the Transhimalaya. Other high ranges include the Kunlun, Hindu Raj, and Caucasus Mountains.

  9. Category:Mountain ranges of Europe - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Mountain ranges of Europe" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.