A mountain in the north-central part of New Hampshire in the United States. It is 1,917m above sea level and is located in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. It is the highest peak in New England. It was developed as a tourist destination in the 1850s, and a road was opened in 1862, followed by the Abt Cog Railway with steam locomotives in 1869, making it a popular destination for tourists all year round. There is a hotel and a weather station at the summit. The summit is known for its strong winds, with a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 103.2m/s having been recorded. [Kanno Mineaki] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
アメリカ合衆国ニューハンプシャー州中北部の山。標高1917m。ホワイト山地のプレジデンシャル山脈の中にある。ニューイングランドの最高峰。1850年代から観光地として開発され,62年に道路,69年には蒸気機関車によるアプト式鉄道が開通し,一年中観光客が訪れる。山頂にはホテルや測候所がある。山頂は強風で知られ,最大瞬間風速103.2m/sを記録したこともある。【菅野 峰明】
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