Coronach Mountain facts for kids
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 Coronach Mountain
Location in Alberta
Coronach Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,462 m (8,077 ft) |
| Prominence | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Bosche Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/01 |
Coronach Mountain is a tall mountain peak in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands at about 2,462 meters (8,077 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Bosche Range within the larger Canadian Rockies mountain chain.
The mountain got its name in 1916 from Morrison P. Bridgland. He was a land surveyor who named many peaks in the Canadian Rockies. Bridgland heard coyotes howling nearby. This reminded him of the word "coronach," which is a Scottish Gaelic word. A coronach is a sad song or lament, often sung at a funeral. The name was officially accepted in 1956 by the Canadian government. The closest higher mountain is Mount Aeolus, which is about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) north of Coronach Mountain.
Mountain Climate and Weather
Coronach Mountain has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold, snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C ( -4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
Water Flow and Rivers
The snow and rain that fall on Coronach Mountain melt and flow away. This water creates small streams. These streams are called runoff. They eventually join larger rivers. The water from Coronach Mountain drains into the Snake Indian River. The Snake Indian River then flows into the even bigger Athabasca River.
