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'''Javakheti Range''' (also '''Kechut Range''' or '''Wet Mountains'''; {{lang-ka|ჯავახეთის ქედი}}; {{lang-hy|Ջավախքի լեռնաշղթա}}) – is a volcanic range, in southern [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and northern [[Armenia]], part of the [[Caucasus Mountains]]. The range is about 50 km (31 mi) long and runs north to south from Trialeti to Bazum Range.{{ |
'''Javakheti Range''' (also '''Kechut Range''' or '''Wet Mountains'''; {{lang-ka|ჯავახეთის ქედი}}; {{lang-hy|Ջավախքի լեռնաշղթա}}) – is a volcanic range, in southern [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and northern [[Armenia]], part of the [[Caucasus Mountains]]. The range is about 50 km (31 mi) long and runs north to south from Trialeti to Bazum Range.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} It parallels the [[Samsari Range]].<ref name="geomorphology">{{cite book |last1=Tielidze |first1=Levan |title=Geomorphology of Georgia |date=19 May 2018 |publisher=Springer |isbn=978-3-319-77764-1 |pages=250–252 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Geomorphology_of_Georgia/_ERbDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 |language=en}}</ref> |
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The Chochiani, Shavtskala and Mashavera rivers originate in the range.<ref name="geomorphology"/> It contains [[shield volcano|shield-shaped craterless volcanoes]], with a wide base and a small relative height.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bolashvili |first1=Nana |last2=Neidze |first2=Vazha |title=The Physical Geography of Georgia |date=5 September 2022 |publisher=Springer Nature |isbn=978-3-030-90753-2 |pages=32 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Physical_Geography_of_Georgia/onGHEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 |language=en}}</ref> |
The Chochiani, Shavtskala and Mashavera rivers originate in the range.<ref name="geomorphology"/> It contains [[shield volcano|shield-shaped craterless volcanoes]], with a wide base and a small relative height.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bolashvili |first1=Nana |last2=Neidze |first2=Vazha |title=The Physical Geography of Georgia |date=5 September 2022 |publisher=Springer Nature |isbn=978-3-030-90753-2 |pages=32 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Physical_Geography_of_Georgia/onGHEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 |language=en}}</ref> |
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The highest peak is [[Achkasar]], at an elevation of 3196 m (10485 ft) above [[sea level]]. Other notable peaks include [[Mount Leyli|Leyli]] (3156), [[Mount Yemlikli|Yemlikli]] (3054), Garanlig (3039), Aghrigar (2973) and Shambiani (2923).{{ |
The highest peak is [[Achkasar]], at an elevation of 3196 m (10485 ft) above [[sea level]]. Other notable peaks include [[Mount Leyli|Leyli]] (3156), [[Mount Yemlikli|Yemlikli]] (3054), Garanlig (3039), Aghrigar (2973) and Shambiani (2923).{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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The range is mainly covered with [[alpine meadow]]s and [[grassland]]s. There are a number of small-sized lakes in and around the Javakheti Range.{{ |
The range is mainly covered with [[alpine meadow]]s and [[grassland]]s. There are a number of small-sized lakes in and around the Javakheti Range.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[Abul-Samsari Range]] |
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* [[Lesser Caucasus]] |
* [[Lesser Caucasus]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://poxod.ru/guidebook/smllccs/p_smllccs_dzhavahetskittg_a.html Джавахетский хребет] |
* [http://poxod.ru/guidebook/smllccs/p_smllccs_dzhavahetskittg_a.html Джавахетский хребет] |
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Javakheti Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Achkasar |
Elevation | 3,196 m (10,486 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 50 km (31 mi) |
Geography | |
Countries | Armenia and Georgia |
Range coordinates | 41°09′23″N 43°57′33″E / 41.15639°N 43.95917°E |
Parent range | Caucasus Mountains |
Borders on | Greater Caucasus |
Javakheti Range (also Kechut Range or Wet Mountains; Georgian: ჯავახეთის ქედი; Template:Lang-hy) – is a volcanic range, in southern Georgia and northern Armenia, part of the Caucasus Mountains. The range is about 50 km (31 mi) long and runs north to south from Trialeti to Bazum Range.[citation needed] It parallels the Samsari Range.[1]
The Chochiani, Shavtskala and Mashavera rivers originate in the range.[1] It contains shield-shaped craterless volcanoes, with a wide base and a small relative height.[2]
The highest peak is Achkasar, at an elevation of 3196 m (10485 ft) above sea level. Other notable peaks include Leyli (3156), Yemlikli (3054), Garanlig (3039), Aghrigar (2973) and Shambiani (2923).[citation needed]
The range is mainly covered with alpine meadows and grasslands. There are a number of small-sized lakes in and around the Javakheti Range.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b Tielidze, Levan (19 May 2018). Geomorphology of Georgia. Springer. pp. 250–252. ISBN 978-3-319-77764-1.
- ^ Bolashvili, Nana; Neidze, Vazha (5 September 2022). The Physical Geography of Georgia. Springer Nature. p. 32. ISBN 978-3-030-90753-2.
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