Morey Peak is a mountain summit with an elevation of 3123 meters (10246 ft), with a prominence of 51 meters. It is located in the Hot Creek Range in the state of Nevada, United States.
| Morey Peak | |
|---|---|
  Morey Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,246 ft (3,123 m) |
| Prominence | 166 ft |
| Coordinates | 38°37′39″N 116°17′17″W / 38.62754°N 116.288051°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nevada, United States |
| Parent range | Hot Creek Range |
Geography edit
The past volcanic activity in the area has formed many steep and cliffs and gullies across the summit.[1]
The mountains near Morey Peak are composed out of quartz latite and rhyolite intrusives. Most of which come from the Oligocene epoch, estimated to be between 25 - 30 million years ago.[2][3]
Flora and fauna edit
Most flowers in Hot Creek Range around Morey Peak can typically be found in wetter areas like near streams. Such are Irises, Lupines, Wild roses, primroses, scarlet columbines, palmer penstemons, purple penstemons, red penstemons, and lavender.
A lot of wild horses, elk scats and jackrabbits find refuge in the mountain, as well as eagles.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Morey Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
- ^ Reynolds, L. R.; Kotchen, T. A. (1979). "Antithyroid drugs and radioactive iodine. Fifteen years' experience with Graves' disease". Archives of Internal Medicine. 139 (6): 651–653. doi:10.1001/archinte.1979.03630430031011. ISSN 0003-9926. PMID 87156.
- ^ Boyle, Douglas P.; Lamorey, Gregg; Bassett, Scott; Pohll, Greg; Chapman, Jenny (2006-01-25). "Development and Testing of a Groundwater Management Model for the Faultless Underground Nuclear Test, Central Nevada Test Area". doi:10.2172/875339. OSTI 875339. S2CID 128651446.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Morey Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.