Chibagalakh Range
The Chibagalakh Range (Russian: Чибагала̀хский хребет; Yakut: Чыбаҕалаах) is a mountain range in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Far Eastern Federal District, Russia.
| Chibagalakh Range | |
|---|---|
| Чибагала̀хский хребет / Чыбаҕалаах | |
Northern slopes of the range and lake Tabanda Sentinel-2 image. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Unnamed |
| Elevation | 2,449 m (8,035 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 250 km (160 mi) NW/SE |
| Width | 40 km (25 mi) NE/SW |
| Geography | |
Chibagalakh Range Location in Sakha, Russia | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
| Range coordinates | 66°00′N 140°00′E |
| Parent range | Chersky Range, East Siberian System |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Early Cretaceous |
| Type of rock | Metamorphic rock, shale and sandstone |
Despite the beauty of its landscapes the range is rarely visited owing to its remoteness. In 1977 a group of tourists from Kharkov visited the area and climbed Salishchev Peak. The nearest airport is Ust-Nera Airport.
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