Wrangell Mountains facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wrangell Mountains |
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 Mount Wrangell seen from the southwest in 1987.
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Alaska |
| Part of | Yukon Ranges |
| Borders on | Saint Elias Mountains, Chugach Mountains |
| Highest point | Mount Blackburn |
| - elevation | 16,390 ft (4,996 m) |
| - coordinates | 61°43′54″N 143°25′59″W / 61.73167°N 143.43306°W |
The Wrangell Mountains are a tall mountain range in eastern Alaska, United States. A big part of this mountain range is inside the Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve. These mountains were formed by volcanoes. Some of the tallest volcanoes in the United States, like Mount Blackburn and Mount Sanford, are found here.
The range gets its name from Mount Wrangell. This mountain is one of the biggest shield volcanoes on Earth. It is also the only active volcano in the Wrangell Mountains. The Wrangell Mountains are located northwest of the Saint Elias Mountains. They are also northeast of the Chugach Mountains. These mountains are so high they block warm, wet air from the Pacific Ocean. This makes areas north of the Wrangell Mountains very cold in winter.
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What are the Main Peaks in the Wrangell Mountains?
The Wrangell Mountains have many high peaks. Twelve of Alaska's more than 40 peaks over 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) are in this range.
Here are some of the major mountains:
- Mount Blackburn, 16,390 feet (4,996 meters)
- Mount Sanford, 16,237 feet (4,949 meters)
- Mount Wrangell, 14,163 feet (4,317 meters)
- Atna Peaks, 13,860 feet (4,225 meters)
- Regal Mountain, 13,845 feet (4,220 meters)
- Mount Jarvis, 13,421 feet (4,091 meters)
- Parka Peak, 13,280 feet (4,048 meters)
- Mount Zanetti, 13,009 feet (3,965 meters)
Another important mountain is Mount Drum, which is 12,010 feet (3,661 meters) tall. You can see Mount Drum from very far away.
Who are the Wrangell Mountains Named After?
The Wrangell Mountains are named after Admiral Ferdinand von Wrangel. He was an explorer and also the president of the Russian-American Company. A famous American folk singer, John Denver, even wrote a song about this mountain range. It is called "Wrangell Mountain Song."
Images for kids
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Mount Sanford
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Hikers on a pass between Mount Sanford and Mount Drum
See also
In Spanish: Montañas Wrangell para niños
