Harghita Mountains

mountains, Romania

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The Harghita Mountains are a volcanic range within the Eastern Carpathian Mountains in north-central Romania. These mountains are part of the larger Harghita county, which also includes the Baraolt and Gurghiu ranges. The region is characterized by intermontane valleys and is drained by the Olt and Mureș rivers. The volcanic nature of the Harghita Mountains has created unique landscapes, including Saint Anne's Lake, Romania's only volcanic lake. The area also possesses mineral springs that have led to the development of several health resorts.12

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Carpathian Mountains
Physiography of the Carpathian Mountains
…volcanoes in the Călimani and Harghita ranges have, to some extent, kept their original conical shape; the highest peaks of these ranges are 6,890 feet and 5,906 feet, respectively. Fringing the true Eastern Carpathians runs a narrow zone called the sub-Carpathians, which is made up of folded Cenozoic rocks superimposed…
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…volcanoes in the Călimani and Harghita ranges have, to some extent, kept their original conical shape; the highest peaks of these ranges are 6,890 feet and 5,906 feet, respectively. Fringing the true Eastern Carpathians runs a narrow zone called the sub-Carpathians, which is made up of folded Cenozoic rocks superimposed…
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Romania
Relief
…the volcanic ranges Oaș and Harghita, with a concentration of volcanic necks and cones, some with craters still preserved, lend character to the landscape. St. Ana Lake—the only crater lake in Romania—is also found there. The volcanic crescent provides rich mineral resources (notably copper, lead, and zinc) as well as…
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…the volcanic ranges Oaș and Harghita, with a concentration of volcanic necks and cones, some with craters still preserved, lend character to the landscape. St. Ana Lake—the only crater lake in Romania—is also found there. The volcanic crescent provides rich mineral resources (notably copper, lead, and zinc) as well as…
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