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{{Short description|Volcano in the Caribbean Sea}}
{{For|the highest mountain in Scotland|Ben Nevis}}
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| name = Nevis Peak
| name = Nevis Peak
| photo = Nevispeak1.jpg
| photo = Nevis Peak, Nevis - panoramio.jpg
| photo_caption = View of Pinney's Beach with Nevis Peak in the background, taken from the [[Nevis]] ferry.
| photo_caption = Nevis Peak in December 2011
| elevation_m = 985
| elevation_m = 985
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'''Nevis Peak''' is a [[potentially active volcano]] which is located in the centre of the island of [[Nevis]] of the [[Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis]] in the [[West Indies]]. The [[stratovolcano]] rises to a height of {{convert|985|m|ft|0}} and is the highest point on the island. There have been no [[eruption]]s since [[prehistory]], but there are active [[fumaroles]] and [[hot spring]]s on the coastal slopes of the island, and these represent low-level [[volcanic activity]].
'''Nevis Peak''' is a [[potentially active volcano]] which is located in the centre of the island of [[Nevis]] of the [[Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis]] in the [[West Indies]]. The [[stratovolcano]] rises to a height of {{convert|985|m|ft|0}} and is the highest point on the island.<ref name=gvp/> There have been no [[eruption]]s since [[prehistory]], but there are active [[fumarole]]s and [[hot spring]]s on the coastal slopes of the island, and these represent low-level [[volcanic activity]].


The steeper parts of Nevis Peak are impossible to farm. During the height of the island's exploitation, when every available scrap of [[arable land]] was under [[sugar cane]], the mountain, which occupies a large part of the island's interior, was never really changed in any way and therefore most of the original [[flora]] and [[fauna]] is still intact. At the lower levels of the mountain there is dry forest and humid forest, and then above that [[rain forest]]. At the top of the peak, which is covered with cloud most of the time, there is [[cloud forest]], a [[montane]] habitat.
The steeper parts of Nevis Peak are impossible to farm. During the height of the island's exploitation, when every available scrap of [[arable land]] was under [[sugar cane]], the mountain, which occupies a large part of the island's interior, was never really changed in any way and therefore most of the original [[flora]] and [[fauna]] is still intact. At the lower levels of the mountain there is dry forest and humid forest, and then above that [[rain forest]]. At the top of the peak, which is covered with cloud most of the time, there is [[cloud forest]], a [[montane]] habitat.


It is possible to [[Hiking|hike]] to the top of the peak and back, but the route has some challenging sections. Hikers need to be quite physically fit to complete this route, and for safety's sake, it is necessary to go with a qualified guide. On days when the peak is completely free of clouds, there are remarkable views from the top of the mountain, not only of Nevis itself, but also out over the [[Atlantic Ocean]], the [[Caribbean Sea]], and the many surrounding islands of the [[Leeward Island]] chain.
It is possible to [[Hiking|hike]] to the top of the peak and back, but the route has some challenging sections. Hikers need to be quite physically fit to complete this route, and for safety's sake, it is necessary to go with a qualified guide. On days when the peak is completely free of clouds, there are remarkable views from the top of the mountain, not only of Nevis itself, but also out over the [[Atlantic Ocean]], the [[Caribbean Sea]], and the many surrounding islands of the [[Leeward Island]] chain.


The fauna of the mountain includes birds such as the Red-necked pigeon and the Bridled quail dove, as well as many troops of the African Green [[Chlorocebus|Vervet monkey]], which was introduced in the historical past and has become naturalized. The flora of Nevis Peak includes five different kinds of tree fern, some ''[[Heliconia]]'' species, and a number of small wild orchid species.
The fauna of the mountain includes birds such as the [[red-necked pigeon]] and the [[bridled quail-dove]], as well as many troops of the African green [[Chlorocebus|vervet monkey]], which was introduced in the historical past and has become naturalized. The flora of Nevis Peak includes five different kinds of tree fern, some ''[[Heliconia]]'' species, and a number of small wild orchid species.

The five [[Parishes of Saint Kitts and Nevis|parishes of Nevis]] meet at the summit.


==References==
==References==
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;Sources
==Other sources==
* ORDNANCE SURVEY, GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1984, Nevis, with part of St. Christopher (Saint Kitts). Series E803 (D.O.S. 343), Sheet NEVIS, Edition 5 O.S.D. 1984. Reprinted in 1995, published by the Government of the United Kingdom (Ordnance Survey) for the Government of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis.
* Ordnance Survey, Government of the United Kingdom 1984, Nevis, with part of St. Christopher (Saint Kitts). Series E803 (D.O.S. 343), Sheet NEVIS, Edition 5 O.S.D. 1984. Reprinted in 1995, published by the Government of the United Kingdom (Ordnance Survey) for the Government of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis.
* {{cite book|editor1=Robinson, David|editor2=Lowery, Jennifer|year=2000|title=The natural history of the island of Nevis
|publisher=[[Nevis Historical and Conservation Society]] Press|location=Ithaca, New York|isbn=}}
* {{cite opentopomap|Nevis Peak|17.15|-62.58|2023-03-06}}


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* ROBINSON, DAVID & JENNIFER LOWERY (Editors), 2000. The natural history of the island of Nevis. [[Nevis Historical and Conservation Society]] Press, Ithaca, New York.
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 16 September 2024

For the highest mountain in Scotland, see Ben Nevis.
Nevis Peak
Nevis Peak in December 2011
Highest point
Elevation985 m (3,232 ft)[1][2]
Prominence985 m (3,232 ft)[2]
ListingVolcanoes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Coordinates17°09′N 62°35′W / 17.15°N 62.58°W / 17.15; -62.58[1]
Geography
Nevis Peak is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nevis Peak
Nevis Peak
Location in Saint Kitts and Nevis
LocationSaint Kitts and Nevis
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic arcLesser Antilles Volcanic Arc
Last eruptionunknown[1]

Nevis Peak is a potentially active volcano which is located in the centre of the island of Nevis of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies. The stratovolcano rises to a height of 985 metres (3,232 ft) and is the highest point on the island.[1] There have been no eruptions since prehistory, but there are active fumaroles and hot springs on the coastal slopes of the island, and these represent low-level volcanic activity.

The steeper parts of Nevis Peak are impossible to farm. During the height of the island's exploitation, when every available scrap of arable land was under sugar cane, the mountain, which occupies a large part of the island's interior, was never really changed in any way and therefore most of the original flora and fauna is still intact. At the lower levels of the mountain there is dry forest and humid forest, and then above that rain forest. At the top of the peak, which is covered with cloud most of the time, there is cloud forest, a montane habitat.

It is possible to hike to the top of the peak and back, but the route has some challenging sections. Hikers need to be quite physically fit to complete this route, and for safety's sake, it is necessary to go with a qualified guide. On days when the peak is completely free of clouds, there are remarkable views from the top of the mountain, not only of Nevis itself, but also out over the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the many surrounding islands of the Leeward Island chain.

The fauna of the mountain includes birds such as the red-necked pigeon and the bridled quail-dove, as well as many troops of the African green vervet monkey, which was introduced in the historical past and has become naturalized. The flora of Nevis Peak includes five different kinds of tree fern, some Heliconia species, and a number of small wild orchid species.

The five parishes of Nevis meet at the summit.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Nevis Peak". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2018-01-06.
  2. ^ a b "Nevis Peak, Saint Kitts and Nevis". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
Sources
  • Ordnance Survey, Government of the United Kingdom 1984, Nevis, with part of St. Christopher (Saint Kitts). Series E803 (D.O.S. 343), Sheet NEVIS, Edition 5 O.S.D. 1984. Reprinted in 1995, published by the Government of the United Kingdom (Ordnance Survey) for the Government of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis.
  • Robinson, David; Lowery, Jennifer, eds. (2000). The natural history of the island of Nevis. Ithaca, New York: Nevis Historical and Conservation Society Press.
  • "Topographic map of Nevis Peak". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
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