Carte topographique Mount Elbrus (West Summit)

Nom : Carte topographique Mount Elbrus (West Summit), altitude, relief.

Lieu : Mount Elbrus (West Summit), Хурзукское сельское поселение, Karachayevsky District, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Caucasian Federal District, Russia (43.35236 42.43783 43.35246 42.43793)

Altitude moyenne : 5’164 m

Altitude minimum : 4’572 m

Altitude maximum : 5’632 m

As Elbrus is located in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer period takes place from June to mid-September, with an average of 50% of sunny days favorable to the ascent of the summit. However, the winds, dominated by westerly air masses, can turn violent and temperatures drop very quickly. Above 4000 meters above sea level, even in summer, blizzard conditions with near zero visibility can develop. It is not uncommon for the wind to exceed 100 km/h. In winter, the temperature can drop below −50° at the top. Precipitation increases with altitude.

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