The Dormant Devil (3)
16/6/09 •
Volcanism relics can be traced to the foothills of the Geghama Range. The area strikes the visitor with its fantastic landscape, which has preserved the relief peculiarities of the preceding period. Lava stream remnants, the ravines and the gorges beneath present a peculiar sight. It was in this state that the tribes first found the [...]
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The Mountainous Island (2)
16/6/09 •
The Armenian plateau stands out in the north of Asia Minor. The name of the plateau derives its origin from the nation, which inhabited the territory between Iranian and Anatolian massifs. The local relief significantly differs from contiguous formations, which are extensive plateaus framed by ranges, while Armenia is a mountainous volcanic country set among [...]
The Molten Mystery (1)
16/6/09 •
Despite its elevation, the Armenian plateau has not got that extent of snow line, which is typical of other mountainous countries. The maximum concentration of ice forms can be observed on Great Ararat and extends about 20 sq km. As the Armenian plateau is closer located to the South, the line of altitude, above which [...]
The Witnesses of the Earth’s Creation (0)
16/6/09 •
The highest ranges in Armenia are the result of the most recent Alpine age, orogeny. Intensive elevations took place approximately 25 million years ago when the greater part of the plateau territory was still covered with water. The Great Sea started receding due to the constant growth of mountains. This, however, does not imply that [...]
The Paleozoic Sea (1)
16/6/09 •
The gorge of the Arpa River is reminiscent of Devonian period, which started 410 million years ago. This is the age when amphibians first appeared and fish became abundant. Caves located on the rocky cavities of the ancient ocean are reminiscent of Devonian period in Armenia. When traveling 130 km to the south of Yerevan, [...]
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