Mount Manypeaks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Manypeaks |
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Mount Manypeaks from South Coast Highway
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| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
| Prominence | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
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 Mount Manypeaks
Location in Western Australia
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| Location | Great Southern of Western Australia |
Mount Manypeaks is a special mountain peak in Western Australia. It's about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northeast of Albany, Western Australia. You can find it near the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve and the town of Manypeaks. This mountain is a big part of the City of Albany area.
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Discovering Mount Manypeaks
Mount Manypeaks stands out as a major landmark in its area. It got its name from Captain Matthew Flinders in January 1802. He was exploring the south coast of Australia in his ship, HMS Investigator.
Captain Flinders wrote in his journal about the mountain. He noticed "a number of small peaks upon the top of this ridge." Because of these many peaks, he decided to call it "Mount Manypeak." Over time, the name changed slightly to the plural form we use today: Mount Manypeaks.
The Environment of Mount Manypeaks
Rocks and Landforms
The Mount Manypeaks area stretches for about 22 kilometers (14 miles) long. It is also about 3 kilometers (2 miles) wide. The main part of this mountain ridge is made of a type of rock called granite.
Specifically, it's a kind of granite known as proterozoic porphyritic biotite granite. Another rock found here is adamellite. In some spots, you might also find limestone covering these granite rocks.
Important Bird Habitat
The Mount Manypeaks Nature Reserve is a very important place for birds. It's part of a larger area called the Two Peoples Bay and Mount Manypeaks Important Bird Area. BirdLife International has identified this area as crucial.
It's important because it helps protect several rare and endangered bird species. This means the mountain and its surroundings provide a safe home for birds that need special care to survive.
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Mount Manypeaks from Two Peoples Bay
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Mount Manypeaks from Bettys Beach
