Using this site you can determine elevation for any location in the world, whether you are there or not. Simply enter an address anywhere in the world and you will be given its elevation in either feet or meters. Web vs phone elevation ...
For a long time, a rather small mountain in New Hampshire (elevation roughly 6,288 feet or 1,917 meters) held the title of fastest recorded wind on Earth. Measured on Mount Washington in 1934, the wind reached a miserable 231 mph (372 kph), and the peak has cheerily proclaimed itself ...
MetersFeet What is altitude? Altitude, orelevation- which is often the preferred term in geography - is the height above the sea level. So if you're standing on top of a mountain, your altitude is equal to the official height of that mountain. ...
When first I took up my abode in the woods, that is, began to spend my nights as well as days there, which, by accident, was on Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, 1845, my house was not finished for winter, but was merely a defence against the rain, without plastering or c...
On Garmin units this is usually your activity type (hiking, running, biking, etc.) Time - - The time that the point was recorded. This is important when figuring out your speed. Elevation - <ele> - Elevation of the track point in meters. And then tracks, track segments, and track p...
I moved to Wenatchee in 1985 and restarted my astronomy hobby. Wenatchee is under the jet stream almost year round. It is at 800 foot elevation and just 10 miles away is a 6000 foot ridge. Living under the jet stream is like living under a waterfall of air. Wait, there...
Cynical hostility is defined by high anger and frequent thoughts that other people cannot be trusted. Someone with hostility doesn’t just think, “I hate to stand in long lines”; they think, “Others deliberately sped up and beat me to my rightful position in the line!”– and then get...
Elevation can help reduce swelling and pain, especially in your joints. Elevate the area as often as possible. Keep your hands and feet warm. Certain connective tissue disorders can cause your hands and feet to become cold and painful. Over time, ulcers or gangrene (tissue death) may develop...
The United Kingdom has recently granted me the patent for RiderSaver™ ELF EMF shielding motorcycle seats. I am grateful to the UK for sharing my vision and I appreciate their recognition of this serious health concern for motorcyclists. This is a major step in my quest to protect riders ...
Then once my glorified golf cart made it to the 6200 foot elevation, there happened to be a bike race going on with riders that didn’t seem to care about the vehicle traffic. And although it was too cold to actually go in the Lake, seeing the picturesque waterfront was cool but maybe...