Mus-Khaya Mountain

Mus-Khaya (Russian: Мус-Хая, Yakut: Муус Хайа) is a mountain in Sakha Republic, Russia and the highest point of the Suntar-Khayata Range with an elevation of 2,959 m (9,708 ft).[2]

Mus-Khaya
Mus-Khaya
Location in the Far Eastern Federal District, Russia
Highest point
Elevation2,959 m (9,708 ft)[1]
Prominence1,929 m (6,329 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates62°36′12″N 140°56′21″E[1]
Geography
LocationSakha Republic, Russia
Parent rangeSuntar-Khayata Range
East Siberian Mountains

The mountain is located 485 km (301 mi) south of the Arctic Circle and 135 km (84 mi) southwest of Oymyakon.

Mus-Khaya means Icy Mountain in Sakha.

See also

References

  1. "Siberia". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
  2. GSE. Suntar-Khayata
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