Fairweather Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fairweather Range |
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Brady Glacier of the Fairweather Range
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Fairweather |
| Elevation | 4,671 m (15,325 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 9,936 km2 (3,836 sq mi) |
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| Countries | United States and Canada |
| Parent range | Saint Elias Mountains |
The Fairweather Range is a group of huge mountains. You can find them in Alaska, USA, and British Columbia, Canada. It's part of the even bigger Saint Elias Mountains. This mountain range is famous for its tall peaks and amazing glaciers.
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Where is the Fairweather Range?
The Fairweather Range stretches across two countries. Its northern part is in Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park in Canada. The southern part is in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. It also goes through the southeastern corner of Yakutat Borough.
Tallest Mountains
The highest mountain in this range is Mount Fairweather. It is also the tallest point in British Columbia, Canada. Another important peak is Mount Quincy Adams. It stands at about 4,150 meters (13,615 feet) tall.
Here are some of the other well-known mountains in the Fairweather Range:
Moving Earth! The Fairweather Fault
The Fairweather Range sits on an active fault line called the Fairweather Fault. A fault is like a giant crack in the Earth's crust. This fault is a "transform fault." This means two huge pieces of the Earth's crust, called tectonic plates, are sliding past each other.
In this area, the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate are slowly moving. This movement can sometimes cause earthquakes. It shows how the Earth's surface is always changing!
Amazing Views
You can see incredible views of the Fairweather Range. Many people visit Glacier Bay National Park to see its towering peaks and huge glaciers. The mountains look especially grand from the Pacific Ocean.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Fairweather para niños
