Knowra Central Mountain Range Central Mountain Range The Central Mountain Range is a north–south mountain system running through Taiwan. It forms the island’s principal mountainous spine and separates much of its east and west.
Taiwan : Taiwan is an island in East Asia, situated off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The range runs along Taiwan’s length and shapes the island’s terrain.
Eurasian Plate : The Eurasian Plate is a tectonic plate that includes much of Europe and Asia. Its interaction with the Philippine Sea Plate drives Taiwan’s mountain building.
Yushan : Yushan, also called Jade Mountain, is Taiwan’s highest mountain, reaching 3,952 meters above sea level. Its summit marks the highest point in the Central Mountain Range.
Taiwan subtropical evergreen forests : Taiwan subtropical evergreen forests are humid forests dominated by broadleaf evergreen trees in Taiwan’s lower and middle elevations. The range’s elevation creates extensive habitat for these forests.
Taiwanese mountain ranges : Taiwan’s mountain ranges form a broad north–south belt across much of the island. The Central Mountain Range is the principal range within this wider mountainous belt.
Luzon Volcanic Arc : The Luzon Volcanic Arc is a chain of volcanoes formed above the subducting Philippine Sea Plate east of Taiwan. Its collision with the Eurasian margin contributes to Taiwan’s complex tectonic setting.
Xueshan : Xueshan, or Snow Mountain, is a 3,886-meter peak in northern Taiwan. It is a major summit in the range’s northern section.
Taiwan montane forests : Taiwan montane forests are high-elevation forests shaped by cool, wet mountain conditions. Their distribution follows the range’s steep elevation gradients.
Yushan Range : The Yushan Range is a mountain range in central Taiwan, named for its highest peak, Yushan. It lies west of the Central Mountain Range and forms a distinct neighboring range.
Taiwan Central Range Fault : The Taiwan Central Range Fault is a major geological fault zone associated with deformation in Taiwan’s mountain belt. Faulting within the range records the deformation accompanying mountain uplift.
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