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Buy Siberian Alpine Tundra by zhaubasar on PhotoDune. Siberian alpine tundra against backdrop of mountain range. A characteristic alpine landscape with sparse vegetation i...
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Bright pink and purple flowers blanket the alpine tundra near dramatic mountains. Credit: NPS/Dan Young
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High alpine tundra landscape with rocks and mountains at autumn. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA.
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Alpine tundra in the mountains of Colorado with James Peak in the background.
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True alpine tundra communities are found at only the highest elevations on the Colorado Plateau, generally above 12,000 feet. Here only specially-adapted tundra species are able to grow in the harsh climate. Winds are frequently strong, snowfall can be heavy, and the growing season is short, in some areas only thirty days annually. To avoid strong winds and retain precious heat absorbed from the ground or attained through solar radiation, tundra species are commonly small, miniaturized…
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The tundra region derives its name from the Finnish word "tunturia," which means treeless plain. The tundra is characterized by a harsh, frost-laden landscape, minus-zero temperatures, lack of precipitation, nutrients, and extremely short seasons. Divided into two major categories, the artic tundra and alpine tundra, the tundra environment is characterized by a distinct climate, flora and fauna.
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Download royalty-free High alpine tundra landscape with rocks and mountains at autumn. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA. stock photo 202407960 from Depositphotos collection of millions of premium high-resolution stock photos, vector images and illustrations.
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Avoid the crowds and discover the wild essence of these U.S. national parks during their quiet seasons—a time for relaxation and significant travel deals.
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Georgia Pass to Chiquawa Gulch 22 miles Well … this was a very tough and amazingly beautiful day. The route followed the divide and either went straight up or straight down. Being high is my …
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Sunrise along the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. The highway through the park in Colorado is the highest elevation trip in the country. With several miles of the road above 12,000 feet the highway takes visitors through an alpine tundra for a unique experience only witnessed in the Lower 48. You would have to travel to the Arctic Circle to visit an ecosystem such as this. Photo by Kyle Spradley | © Kyle Spradley Photography | www.kspradleyphoto.com
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The tundra is a biome that usually has low temperatures with very simple and little vegetation. There are arctic tundras, as shown, and alpine tundras.
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