Mus-Khaya Mountain Explained

Mus-Khaya
Elevation M:2959
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1929
Listing:Ultra
Map:Russia Far Eastern Federal District
Location:Sakha Republic, Russia
Range:Suntar-Khayata Range
East Siberian Mountains
Coordinates:62.6033°N 140.9392°W

Mus-Khaya (Russian: Мус-Хая, Yakut: Муус Хайа) is a mountain in Sakha Republic, Russia and the highest point of the Suntar-Khayata Range with an elevation of 2959m (9,708feet).

The mountain is located 485km (301miles) south of the Arctic Circle and 135km (84miles) southwest of Oymyakon.

Mus-Khaya means Icy Mountain in Sakha.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Siberia. Peaklist.org. 2014-09-01.