Mountain. Medical search. Frequent questions

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a type of bacteria carried by ticks. (medlineplus.gov)
D. variabilis is a known carrier of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) caused by the bacterium, Rickettsia rickettsii. (medscape.com)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) rash in a child. (medscape.com)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is the most common rickettsial infection and the second most commonly reported tick-borne disease (after Lyme disease ) in the United States. (medscape.com)
RMSF gets its name from the initial epidemiological description in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. (medscape.com)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers and the public about an outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) among people in the United States with recent travel to or residence in the city of Tecate, state of Baja California, Mexico. (cdc.gov)

The magma does not have to reach the surface in order to create a mountain: magma that solidifies below ground can still form dome mountains, such as Navajo Mountain in the US. (wikipedia.org)

The Mountain Partnership is a Type 2 outcome of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD, 2002) , acting as an umbrella alliance for promoting specific regional and thematic activities. (fao.org)
It is stronger because it builds on the strong commitment towards mountain issues that has grown since the Earth Summit in 1992, it builds on the awareness raising and action generated during the International Year of Mountains (2002) and it maximizes the use of relevant existing networks, groups and institutions working in mountain and mountain-related issues around the world. (fao.org)
The Mountain Partnership promotes the implentation of Chapter 13 of Agenda 21 (Earth Summit, 1992) and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, the negotiated outcome document of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD, 2002) , taking into account the growing involvement of global actors such as civil society, the private sector, NGOs and scientists in development efforts. (fao.org)

These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. (wikipedia.org)
Mountain ecosystems are isolated, and act as microcosms of a range of temperatures and climatic types. (mongabay.com)
At the same time, mountain ecosystems are sensitive to rapid global development. (bioone.org)

He said his partner was out of work after a mountain biking accident, and he knows another doctor who had to take leave after a paragliding accident. (medscape.com)

The highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in the Himalayas of Asia, whose summit is 8,850 m (29,035 ft) above mean sea level. (wikipedia.org)
Mount Everest looms a little taller now, at least to mapmakers. (sciencenews.org)
On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary, from New Zealand, and Tenzing Norgay, from Nepal, became the first humans to successfully climb to the peak of Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. (nasa.gov)
The British made seven attempts to scale Mt. Everest in the previous decades, usually on the North Face from Tibet. (nasa.gov)
But following the Chinese Revolution in 1949, this route to the mountain was closed and so Mt. Everest expeditions had to explore new routes to reach the peak. (nasa.gov)
Since 1953, many successful expeditions have climbed Mt. Everest, including the first American expedition in 1963. (nasa.gov)

Rickettsia rickettsii and other spotted fever group rickettsiae (Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other spotted fevers). (medlineplus.gov)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii . (msdmanuals.com)

The essential oils and other products will be sold via The Mountain Store and online through our new Etsy store , including the Mushrooms on the Mountain 2018 calendar created by Joey Kyle. (constantcontact.com)
Donors giving $500 or more between now and Dec. 31st will receive our new Mushrooms on the Mountain 2018 calendar (described above! (constantcontact.com)

Additionally, some include steepness to define mountain regions, hence excluding high plateaus (e.g. the Andean Altiplano or the Tibetan Plateau), zones often seen to be mountainous. (wikipedia.org)

Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (980 ft) above the surrounding land. (wikipedia.org)
In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a mountain is usually defined as any summit at least 2,000 feet (610 m) high, which accords with the official UK government's definition that a mountain, for the purposes of access, is a summit of 2,000 feet (610 m) or higher. (wikipedia.org)
On the summit of the mountain is the Wendelstein Chapel, an observatory , a weather station , a geopark and a transmission mast for the Bayerischer Rundfunk . (wikipedia.org)
About a hundred metres below the summit, on the ridge between the Wendelstein and the Schwaigerwand, lie the mountain inn, the termini of the rack railway and cable car, the service building for the mast, the former mountain hotel (above the station), a hut for the mountain rescue service and the Wendelstein Church. (wikipedia.org)
The buildings around the mountain stations are linked to the summit by a metalled track, which also enables the summit to be reached by inexperienced hikers. (wikipedia.org)
Since mountains came to the forefront of global concerns at the Earth Summit in 1992, there have been growing networks and partnerships for mountains between mountain people, governments, donor agencies, implementing agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, the private sector, scientists and many others. (fao.org)
mountain, high land mass projecting conspicuously above its surroundings and usually of limited width at its summit. (factmonster.com)
The committee escorted the distinguished guests to the summit of Lookout Mountain . (dictionary.com)

Jeannette described the community of Battle Mountain as a place where she was content and felt at home. (bartleby.com)
Don't Miss Out on Mountain Men news, behind the scenes content, and more. (history.com)

UNEP http://www.istat.it/it/archivio/147760 Precisazione sulla classificazione dei comuni montani http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?useExisting=1&layers=0a5d90defc33466cbc3eb85a6564b6d6 UNEP-WCNC (2011): Mountains of the World - 2000. (wikipedia.org)
South of the town the slope of Lookout Mountain rises to a height of 2000 feet above sea-level. (dictionary.com)

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is probably the most common rickettsial infection in the United States. (msdmanuals.com)

A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges. (wikipedia.org)
Although isolated mountains are not unusual, mountains commonly form ranges, comprising either a single complex ridge or a series of related ridges. (factmonster.com)
I spend time on Google Earth just looking at different ranges, finding cool features like alpine lakes, meadows, or rivers that go near mountains," Whitehouse says. (adobe.com)

John Whittow's Dictionary of Physical Geography states "Some authorities regard eminences above 600 metres (1,969 ft) as mountains, those below being referred to as hills. (wikipedia.org)

The best photos you take in the mountains are ones you have to look for, waking up early for a hike to the location. (adobe.com)
Weather conditions are unpredictable, and when you climb or hike up mountains, you use a lot of energy and risk dehydration if you don't bring enough water. (adobe.com)

High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at similar latitude. (wikipedia.org)
Know that when you get into the mountains, temperatures are usually much colder," Nguyen says. (adobe.com)

Because of the less hospitable terrain and climate, mountains tend to be used less for agriculture and more for resource extraction, such as mining and logging, along with recreation, such as mountain climbing and skiing. (wikipedia.org)
The Mountain Partnership also forges linkages with existing multilateral instruments relevant to mountains such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) , the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) , the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) , the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) and mountain-related regional instruments such as the Alpine Convention and the Carpathian Convention . (fao.org)
Incorporating climate change adaptation into national development policies and plans in selected mountain regions is the focus of a large UN Environment-led project in the Western Balkans, South Caucasus, Central Asia, East Africa, and the Tropical Andes, where we are working with partner organisations and national governments to promote adaptation action. (grida.no)

In addition, some definitions also include a topographical prominence requirement, such as that the mountain rises 300 metres (984 ft) above the surrounding terrain. (wikipedia.org)

CENTENNIAL, Colo. , April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AlloSource ( allosource.org ), one of the nation's largest providers of skin, bone and soft tissue allografts for use in surgical procedures, and the world's largest processor of cellular bone allografts, has been awarded the Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence (RMPEx) Timberline Performance Award during a ceremony held today. (prnewswire.com)
For more than 40 years, Cannondale has built some of the world's most innovative, technologically advanced men's mountain bikes. (cannondale.com)
he world's remaining 786 mountain gorillas ( Gorilla beringei beringei ) live in 2 parks in Rwanda, Uganda, The Cases and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (cdc.gov)

There are three main types of mountains: volcanic, fold, and block. (wikipedia.org)
This thesis analyzes the effects of mountain tourism on local people and communities in Nepal with a focus on three main questions: the equity of mountain jobs, the impacts of Western mountaineering's dominance on local cultures, and the respect and lack of respect for local workers' lives. (lu.se)

Using these definitions, mountains cover 33% of Eurasia, 19% of South America, 24% of North America, and 14% of Africa. (wikipedia.org)
The mountain range was formed when a large land mass broke off from Africa roughly 200 million years ago and was carried by plate tectonics across what is now the Indian Ocean. (nasa.gov)
The study included pristine areas where tourism is popular, such as the Great Himalayan and Kangchendzonga National Parks in India, Sagarmatha in Nepal, the Sierra Nevada in Venezuela, Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and montane areas in Ecuador, Peru and Costa Rica. (mongabay.com)
Infection in Wild mountain gorillas live are surrounded by the densest human populations in continental Africa. (cdc.gov)

In a broader sense, mountain research is considered any research in mountain regions: for instance disciplinary studies on Himalayan plants, Andean rocks, Alpine cities, or Carpathian people. (wikipedia.org)
The Mountain Partnership is bringing countries, groups and organizations together to work towards a common goal: to improve the lives of mountain people and protect mountain environments around the world. (fao.org)
Another story goes that the mountain protected the people, keeping soldiers away and they never had to make the Long Walk. (poets.org)
In the 50 years since Hillary and Norgay first climbed the mountain, more than 5,000 people have attempted to repeat their feat with only 1,600 successes and 175 fatalities. (nasa.gov)
Your generosity and support make it possible for The Mountain to be the welcoming, memorable place that people of all ages love and value. (constantcontact.com)
Nestled in the shadows of the Malelane Mountain range on 8000 hectares of Mthethomusha Game Reserve, this majestic site features 40 bedrooms with the capacity to accommodate up to 80 people sharing. (southafrica.net)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever occurs mainly from March to September, when adult ticks are active and people are likely to be in tick-infested areas. (msdmanuals.com)
Some people with Rocky Mountain spotted fever do not develop a rash. (msdmanuals.com)

Anik Mountain (Russian: гора Аник) is the highest peak of Primorsky Krai, Russia. (wikipedia.org)
Anik Mountain is third highest peak (after Tordoki Yani and Ko Mountain) of the Sikhote-Alin mountain system. (wikipedia.org)
It is part of the Mangfall Mountains , the eastern part of the Bavarian Pre-Alps, and is the highest peak in the Wendelstein massif. (wikipedia.org)
Whether you climb the Swiss Alps, the Grand Tetons, or just the nearest peak, take great mountain photos with these tips from professional landscape photographers. (adobe.com)
The climbing season on the mountain is also quite short: in mid-May, a seasonal change in the jet stream causes winds to subside on the peak to a low enough level that it is possible to reach the peak. (nasa.gov)
Pick up gifts, jewelry, and home essentials at Pine and Peak Home Decor or find outdoor clothing and gear at Mountain Sports of Angel Fire . (newmexico.org)

The following list includes peer-reviewed journals that have a focus on mountain research and are open to both the natural and the social sciences: Mountain Research and Development Journal of Mountain Science eco.mont - Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research and Management Mountain Partnership http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orology Merriam Webster Borsdorf, Axel (2014). (wikipedia.org)
What is the Mountain Partnership? (fao.org)
The Mountain Partnership aims to function as a broker for joint activities, facilitating contacts between countries and institutions and creating conditions for technical cooperation and resource mobilization at the national, regional and global levels. (fao.org)
How is the Mountain Partnership different? (fao.org)
But the Mountain Partnership is a stronger alliance of stakeholders than has previously existed to deal with sustainable development in mountain regions. (fao.org)
Who can join the Mountain Partnership? (fao.org)
The Partnership is open to membership from all sectors and includes not only governments, but also inter-governmental organizations and representatives of major groups (NGOs, research institutes, civil society groups) and the private sector , whose objectives and activities are consistent with the vision and mission of the Mountain Partnership, and who fulfil the criteria for membership. (fao.org)
Individuals cannot become members of the Mountain Partnership. (fao.org)
As the Mountain Partnership is a global network, it is also essential that members have access to the information and communication technologies required (e.g. computer, e-mail and Internet access) so as to participate effectively in Mountain Partnership activities, as well as access to resources within their group/organization to act as an active Partnership member. (fao.org)
How do I join the Mountain Partnership? (fao.org)
Those interested in joining the Mountain Partnership, should send a message to [email protected] , indicating the activities of their country /group / organization in mountain development, their interests in joining the Partnership and intended contribution/s, as well as the name and e-mail address of a designated focal point and alternate/s. (fao.org)
In the interests of transparency and the full participation of all members, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat shares these membership applications with existing members for their information and review. (fao.org)
Once requests have been approved by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat, new members are sent a questionnaire. (fao.org)

Thesis This paper will examine the British and American Southern Loyalist defeat in the Battle of Kings Mountain and discuss the assumptions the British made including loyalist support, logistic support, and terrain advantage. (bartleby.com)
Shop men's mountain bikes by Cannondale, built to withstand extreme terrain and conditions. (cannondale.com)

On weekend evenings (and all week during Christmas and spring break), the mountain becomes New Mexico's only place for night skiing . (newmexico.org)
Three wide trails, ranging from two to three miles, for cross-country skiing and skate-skiing provide great views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. (newmexico.org)

He was to pass over the creek or around it, and note with care all of the approaches to Lookout Mountain in that vicinity. (dictionary.com)
For these different types of mountain regions we suggest different approaches to package the concept of ESS into spatial decision-making. (bioone.org)

With an elevation of 902 metres (2,959 ft) and a topographic prominence of 739 metres (2,425 ft), Fóia is the highest mountain of Algarve, Portugal. (wikipedia.org)

In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable. (wikipedia.org)

Beginning atop Lookout Mountain , in Noccalula Falls Park, home to a roaring 90-foot high cascade, Lookout Mountain Parkway winds 93 miles through the wooded hills and impressive waterfalls of Little River Canyon National Preserve. (dictionary.com)
The eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains cascade through screes and gullies that open into the Moreno Valley basin, a stunningly beautiful and sparsely populated stretch of northeastern New Mexico that sits 8,420 feet above sea level. (newmexico.org)

A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. (wikipedia.org)
Mountain research or montology, traditionally also known as orology (from Greek oros ὄρος for 'mountain' and logos λόγος), is a field of research that regionally concentrates on the Earth's surface's part covered by mountain environments. (wikipedia.org)
The presence of limestone and ocean marine fossils at the top of these mountains is one of the key pieces of evidence cited that advanced the idea of plate tectonics (large chunks of the Earth's surface moving over molten rock in the Earth's core) when it was first proposed as a theory in 1915. (nasa.gov)

Typically, symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include a severe headache, chills, extreme exhaustion (prostration), and muscle pains. (msdmanuals.com)

When you head into the mountains you can encounter great subjects (and backgrounds) for landscape photos as well as abstract or minimalist shots. (adobe.com)

The 1953 British Expedition climbed up onto the South Col and then along the Southeast Ridge by a route which is now the most heavily used by the thousands of climbers who have attempted to climb the mountain since. (nasa.gov)
a mountain ridge in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama: a battle of the Civil War fought here, near Chattanooga, Tenn. (dictionary.com)

194 Examples of volcanoes include Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. (wikipedia.org)

Because the path cannot be used in winter, there is also a lift in the middle of the mountain for employees of the observatory, weather service and transmission site, accessed from the station of the rack railway through a tunnel. (wikipedia.org)
By embedding the Met Office Mountain weather widget in your website, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use . (metoffice.gov.uk)
The mountain weather widget is currently available to users on a free of charge basis subject to our Terms of Use although this may change in the future. (metoffice.gov.uk)
Sand Mountain Skate Sessions are sold in 2-hour time slots, in case of any inclement weather please follow @Sand Mountain Skate on Facebook and all social media to reschedule your session. (etix.com)

The newly refurbished 4 star Bongani Mountain Lodge, situated only 34kms outside Nelspruit, bordering the world renowned Kruger National Park, offers a luxurious experience amongst some of South AfricaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s most breathtaking scenery. (southafrica.net)

The mountain consists mainly of Wetterstein limestone from the Upper Triassic with dasycladales - marine algae whose natural habitat is shallow lagoons in tropical climates. (wikipedia.org)
The only underground waterfall on this list, Ruby Falls tumbles 145 feet down a limestone cave inside Lookout Mountain . (dictionary.com)

Nonetheless, the frequency and severity of and W. Ian Lipkin respiratory disease outbreaks among mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif have recently increased. (cdc.gov)

Maximize your mountain time and save when you book in advance. (parkcitymountain.com)
Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanism, which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of years. (wikipedia.org)
At one time the US Board on Geographic Names defined a mountain as being 1,000 feet (305 m) or taller, but has abandoned the definition since the 1970s. (wikipedia.org)
Some time later, the locomotives were found to be racing around the mountain on their own, without engineers or a crew. (wikipedia.org)
Mountain Standard Time abbrev. (encyclopedia.com)
Mountain Daylight Time abbrev. (encyclopedia.com)
MDT ) Mountain time during daylight saving time , eight hours behind GMT. (encyclopedia.com)
To get the best light, she figures out whether the sun will hit the mountain in the early morning or late afternoon and then makes sure she's there at the right time. (adobe.com)
After remaining for some time at Bridgeport, the regiment was ordered to the vicinity of Lookout Mountain . (dictionary.com)
Hear The Steel Wheels ' third appearance on Mountain Stage , recorded in the band's hometown of Harrisonburg, Va. Few groups have come as far in such a short period of time as The Steel Wheels, which has gone from playing East Coast house parties and festivals to gracing the cover of the widely-read industry publication Pollstar . (npr.org)
If at any time you spot a mountain lion, report the sighting or encounter to your local forest ranger station or visitor center as soon as possible. (usda.gov)

Capable of riding everything from basic beginner trails to the most technical singletrack, hardtail mountain bikes are a great choice for the dedicated off-road rider looking for one bike to ride any trail. (cannondale.com)

Welcome to the Mountain View Safe Routes to School Program survey! (surveymonkey.com)

Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers. (wikipedia.org)

Give yourself the best chance at great mountain photos - and stay safe in extreme conditions - with thorough research, the right gear, and a readiness for the unexpected. (adobe.com)

Immunohistochemical analysis shows the presence of spotted fever group rickettsiae (brown) in vessels of brain of a patient with fatal Rocky Mountain spotted fever (magnification ×400). (cdc.gov)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever" (1955). (cdc.gov)

However, mountain lion attacks have been on the rise as humans increasingly enter these cats' territory. (usda.gov)
The genetic relatedness of mountain gorillas and through August 2008, sequential respiratory outbreaks humans has led to concerns about interspecies transmission of infectious agents. (cdc.gov)

Our instructors will help you sharpen your skills and explore more of the mountain with confidence. (parkcitymountain.com)

The Mount Victoria Museum is housed in 16 rooms including the old Refreshment Room, entrance at the rear of Mt Victoria Railway Station. (google.com)
A construction of the gateway for the entrance of food forest has been built using black locust posts, entering a new stage for the development of the forest and our beautiful mountain. (constantcontact.com)

The Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center is open and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (skiburke.com)
Natural light floods the room from a fully retractable wall of windows that open up to a large private patio, providing a beautiful view of the campus commons and surrounding Kamloops mountain scape. (tru.ca)

Generally speaking, mountain lions can be found wherever deer are present. (usda.gov)

It's amazingly magical up here in the mountains," says Angel Fire Mayor Jo Mixon. (newmexico.org)

The same type of planning has to go into other timed shots, like capturing the mountain reflected in a still lake or with the moon setting in a blue sky behind it. (adobe.com)
Most modern mountain bikes have some type of suspension, either at both wheels, or at the front wheel alone. (cannondale.com)
Which type you choose depends a lot on your riding style, budget and ultimately, what you're looking to do with your mountain bike. (cannondale.com)

Before long, the settlers' desecration of the mountain caused a great tragedy, which, depending on the park, is usually depicted to be an earthquake (Disneyland and Disneyland Paris), a tsunami (Tokyo Disneyland), or a flash flood (Walt Disney World), which befell the mines and town, and the town was abandoned. (wikipedia.org)
Front suspension mountain bikes, also called hardtails, are the cornerstone of the mountain bike world. (cannondale.com)

The Mountain Research and Development journal invites systematic assessments of innovative interventions or action research, empirical studies and meta-analyses on migration trends, their implications and resulting opportunities, as well as review-based agendas for future research, policies or action. (fao.org)

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