Earth:London Tower (Alaska)
| London Tower | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of London Tower | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,550 ft (2,300 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,132 ft (345 m) [2] |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 62°55′21″N 150°38′45″W / 62.9225°N 150.64583°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  London Tower Location of London Tower in Alaska | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Protected area | Denali National Park |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Talkeetna D-2 |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Granite |
London Tower is a 7,550 ft (2,300 m) mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the east side of the Ruth Gorge, 15.23 mi (25 km) southeast of Denali and 3.38 mi (5 km) south of The Moose's Tooth. Mount Bradley rises 2.55 miles (4.10 km) directly across The Great Gorge to the west. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its west face with over 3,000 feet of vertical granite.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, London Tower is located in a Tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[3] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[4]
See also
- Mountain peaks of Alaska
- Geography of Alaska
Gallery
London Tower (center) and Peak 7979 (upper right)
London Tower
References
- ↑ 7550, listsofjohn.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "London Tower". http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=66024.
- ↑ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11 (5): 1633. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. ISSN 1027-5606. Bibcode: 2007HESS...11.1633P.
- ↑ Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-01-08.
External links
- NOAA weather: Talkeetna
- Localized weather: Mountain Forecast
- Flight through 747 Pass: YouTube (London Tower on right at 1:46 mark)
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