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It is the third highest peak in Karnataka, after Mullayyanagiri & Kudremukha. [1] It is located Western Ghats range, and reaches an elevation of 1,748 m. The mountain has patches of shola forests in the valleys. The Nalaknad (also known as Nalnad – meaning 4 villages) palace at the foothills is an
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Te Wera Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [6] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow.
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Highest point; Elevation: 305 m (1,001 ft) Coordinates: Naming; English translation: The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his kōauau (flute) to his loved one.
View of Te Mata Peak, the final resting place of Rongokako. In death, Rongokako is associated with Te Mata Peak, whose full name is Te Mata o Rongokako ("the face of Rongokako"). When looking at the peak from the east, it appears to be the silhouette of a person lying down, which is said to be Rongokako. [1] [10] [8] [4]
The nearest higher neighbour is Te Wera Peak, 1.67 kilometre to the north. [2] This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [5] The peak was named in 1937 by Lindsay Stewart (1917–2010) who made the first ascent of the peak, to honour Karetai (1781–1860), a New Zealand tribal Māori leader. [5]
But over time, Tahquitz began to use his power for selfish reasons. He began to use his power to harm the Cahuilla People. The people became angry, and they banished Tahquitz to this canyon that now bears his name. He made his home high in the San Jacinto Mountains in a secret cave below the towering rock known today as Tahquitz Peak.
Carrauntoohil is the central peak of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range, and has three major ridges. [7] A narrow rocky ridge, or arête, to the north, known as the Beenkeragh Ridge, contains the summit of The Bones (Na Cnámha), and leads to Ireland's second-highest peak, Beenkeragh (Binn Chaorach) at 1,008 m (3,307 ft).