Pelion Range Explained

Pelion Range
Photo Size:280
Country:Australia
State:Tasmania
Region:Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Geology:Dolerite
Period:Jurassic
Highest:Mount Ossa
Elevation M:1617
Elevation Ref:[1] [2]
Range Coordinates:-41.8333°N 148°W
Coordinates:-41.87°N 146.03°W
Map:Australia Tasmania
Map Relief:1
Map Size:280

The Pelion Range is a mountain range in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia.

The range is named after Mount Pelion in Greece. The Overland Track passes over the range through the Pelion Gap and consequently several peaks are popular walks. The range features a number of the highest mountains in Tasmania, including the state's highest peak, Mount Ossa, with an elevation of above sea level.[1] [2]

The range is mainly composed of Jurassic Dolerite.

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Notes and References

  1. 11516 . Mount Ossa, Australia . meters . 5 June 2015 .
  2. Web site: National Geospatial Reference System (Peaks 1-20) . Australian Government . 17 August 2012 .