Sierra del Escudo de Cabuérniga
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The Sierra del Escudo de Cabuérniga is a mountain range in Cantabria, Spain. It is a northern foothill of the Cantabrian Mountains, located between the main ranges and the Bay of Biscay. Its highest point is 927 m high Gándara.[1]
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Sierra del Escudo de Cabuérniga | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Gándara |
Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 50 km (31 mi) E/W |
Width | 15 km (9.3 mi) N/S |
Geography | |
Location | Asturias |
Country | Spain |
Range coordinates | 43°16′N 4°19′W |
Parent range | Cantabrian Mountains |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Mesozoic |
Type of rock | Sandstone |
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Traditionally in Cantabria this range has been considered the border between La Marina (The Coast) and La Montaña (The Mountain).