Asperity Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asperity Mountain |
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 Asperity Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,716 m (12,192 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,516 m (4,974 ft) (from Tiedemann Glacier) |
| Listing | British Columbia 11,000-foot Peaks |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cariboo Junction, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Waddington Range |
| Topo map | 92N/06 |
Asperity Mountain is a tall mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands about 3,716 meters (12,192 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the Waddington Range, which is a smaller mountain group within the larger Pacific Ranges.
The mountain sits between two large ice rivers, called glaciers. The Tellot Glacier is to its north, and the Tiedemann Glacier is to its south. On the east side of Asperity Mountain, there's a deep, narrow valley called a gorge. This gorge is carved by the Homathko River, which carries water from the mountain and glaciers all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
What's in a Name?
The name "Asperity" might sound a bit unusual! It means "unevenness of surface," "roughness," or "ruggedness." This name perfectly describes the mountain's tough and rocky look.
The name "Asperity Mountain" became official on February 23, 1978. However, people were already calling it that much earlier. A person named Don Munday had marked it with this name on maps as far back as 1929.
Mountain Features
Asperity Mountain is known for being a "fine, high, sharp summit." A summit is the very top point of a mountain. To its west, you'll find Mount Tiedemann, another significant peak. To the east, the Serra Peaks stand nearby.
The southern side of Asperity Mountain is very rocky. On its northern side, there's a feature called an icefall. An icefall is like a frozen waterfall, where a glacier flows over a steep drop, causing the ice to break into many cracks and blocks. This particular icefall comes from the Radiant Glacier, which is a part of the larger Tellot Glacier.
