| • Science | • People | • Locations | • Timeline |
| White Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 14,246 ft (4,342 m) |
| Latitude: | 37° 38′ 04″ N |
| Longitude: | 118° 15′ 17″ W |
| Location: | California, USA |
| Topo map: | USGS White Mountain Peak |
| Range: | White Mountains |
| Type: | Sedimentary rock |
| Easiest route: | road hike |
White Mountain is a peak in Mono County, California. It is the highest peak in the White Mountains and in Mono County.
The University of California has high altitudeHigh altitude are regions on the Earth's surface (or in its atmosphere) that are high above mean sea level. The composition and temperature of the atmosphere at high altitude is substantially different than at sea level. These differences can affect livin research stations on the flank ( Barcroft Station ) and on the summit of White Mountain. These stations study the effects of altitude on animal physiology.