Matterhorn
by Martin Higgins
Location
- Located in the Pennine Alps
- On the border of Switzerland and Italy
- Zermatt to the north-east, Breuil-Cervinia to the south
- Theodul Pass to the east
Place
- Faces the 4 compass points
- Rises above the surrounding glaciers
- One of the deadliest peaks in the Alps, between 1865- 1995, 500 climbers died
- Rapid weather changes common because it is an isolated mountain
- Prone to the formatin of banner clouds
Human Environment Interaction
Cable Cars
These help with traveling to other mountain peaks easier without hiking.
Electric Cars
In the villages surrounding the mountain, they use electric cars instead of gas-powered cars because its in a remote part of the alps.
Skiing
The mountains are used for ski area which bring in a lot of economic activity
Movement
- Railways (main way in and out)
- Cable cars (connects the surrounding peaks)
- Hiking (brings in a good amount of money/ tourism)
- Skiing (major economic source)
Regions
- Alps Mountain Range
- Switzerland, Italy
- Southeastern Europe
- Northeastern Hemisphere
- Close to the Mediterranean Sea