Brahma Peak

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Coordinates: 48°04′04″N 120°54′48″W / 48.06778°N 120.91333°W / 48.06778; -120.91333
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Brahma Peak
Southeast aspect, from Little Giant Pass
Highest point
Elevation8,079 ft (2,462 m)[1]
Prominence292 ft (89 m)[1]
Parent peakBuck Mountain[1][2]
Isolation1.67 mi (2.69 km)[1]
Coordinates48°04′04″N 120°54′48″W / 48.06778°N 120.91333°W / 48.06778; -120.91333[3]
Geography
Brahma Peak is located in Washington (state)
Brahma Peak
Brahma Peak
Location in Washington
Brahma Peak is located in the United States
Brahma Peak
Brahma Peak
Location in the United States
CountryUnited States
State
Washington
CountyChelan
Protected areaGlacier Peak Wilderness
Parent rangeCascade Range
North Cascades[3]
Topo mapUSGS Clark Mountain
Geology
Type of rockSchist[4]

Brahma Peak is a remote 8,079-foot (2,462-metre) mountain summit located on Chiwawa Ridge in the

Topographic relief
is significant since the southwest lavender-colored schist cliffs of this peak rise nearly 4,000 feet above the Napeequa River Valley in approximately one mile.

Geology

Brahma Peak centered

The North Cascades feature some of the most rugged topography in the

glacial valleys
. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences.

The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late

continental lithosphere called terranes created the North Cascades about 50 million years ago.[5]

During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris.[5] The U-shaped cross section of the river valleys is a result of recent glaciation. Several glaciers lie on the slopes of Buck Mountain. Uplift and faulting in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades area.

Climate

Brahma Peak (left) and Buck Mountain

Brahma Peak is located in the

Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach the North Cascades, they are forced upward by the peaks (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[4] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[4] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[4] Due to its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, areas west of the Cascade Crest very rarely experience temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) or above 80 °F (27 °C).[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d ""Brahma Peak" - 8,079' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  2. ^ "Brahma Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. ^ a b "Brahma Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d Kruckeberg, Arthur (1991). The Natural History of Puget Sound Country. University of Washington Press.

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