Ilirney Range
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The Ilirney Range (Russian: Илирнейский кряж) is a range of mountains in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East. Administratively the range is part of Bilibino District. The village of Ilirney is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of the central area of the range. Bilibino is located to the west of the western end.[1]
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Ilirney Range | |
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Илирнейский кряж | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Dvukh Tsirkov |
Elevation | 1,785 m (5,856 ft) |
Coordinates | 67°38′N 167°34′E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 220 km (140 mi) WNW/ESE |
Width | 70 km (43 mi) NNE/SSW |
Geography | |
Location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East |
Parent range | East Siberian System |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Triassic |
Type of rock | Sandstone, shale and igneous rock intrusions |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from Bilibino |
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