Morey Peak

Morey Peak is located in Nevada
Morey Peak
Morey Peak
Nevada, United States
Highest pointElevation10,246 ft (3,123 m)Prominence166 ftCoordinates38°37′39″N 116°17′17″W / 38.62754°N 116.288051°W / 38.62754; -116.288051GeographyLocationNevada, United StatesParent rangeHot Creek Range

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.

Geography

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

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

  1. ^ "Morey Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ "Morey Peak : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.