Campanian Apennines

mountain range, Italy

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The Campanian Apennines are a mountain range located in southern Italy, forming part of the larger Apennine Range that runs through the country. This specific section is found within the Campania region, characterized by mountainous and hilly terrain. The Neapolitan Apennines are in the eastern part of the region, giving way to lower uplands like the Matese and Picentini mountains. The range's geology is primarily composed of marine sedimentary rocks, with Mount Meta being a significant peak within the Campanian Apennines. The climate is continental with Mediterranean influences, featuring frequent snowfalls in winter and hot summers.12

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Apennine Range
Physiography
…feet at Mount Corno; the Campanian Apennines, 7,352 feet at Mount Meta; the Lucanian Apennines, 7,438 feet at Mount Pollino; the Calabrian Apennines, 6,414 feet at Mount Alto; and, finally, the Sicilian Range, 10,902 feet at Mount Etna. The ranges in Puglia (the “boot heel” of the peninsula)
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…feet at Mount Corno; the Campanian Apennines, 7,352 feet at Mount Meta; the Lucanian Apennines, 7,438 feet at Mount Pollino; the Calabrian Apennines, 6,414 feet at Mount Alto; and, finally, the Sicilian Range, 10,902 feet at Mount Etna. The ranges in Puglia (the “boot heel” of the peninsula)
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