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Features of Mt Kosciuszko

 

  • Great climate change occurred in the area during the last two million years. Cold conditions around 70,000 to 10,000 years before present day ended in the formation of glaciers along the crest of the main range.

 

  • The scattered rocks and sharp stones formed when cracks in the indigenous granite were changed by water and ice. Some boulders remain where they were formed, others slipped downhill on the saturated soil.

 

  • Lake Cootapatamba, a cirque lake just below Mt Kosciuszko's peak, was formed by glacial ice spilling from Mount Kosciuszko's southern part. It is the highest lake on the Australian mainland.

      (A cirque lake is a circular bowl shaped lake created by glacial ice scraping into the native rock)

 

  • It is the tallest mountain in Australia making it a significant feature to Australia, and it is a popular attraction for locals and tourists.

      (And if you make it to the top there is a great view)

 

  • It is part of the Great Dividing Range.

      (The long range of mountains running along the East side of Australia, crossing the border of Queensland and New South Wales)

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