SHASTA, MOUNT


Meaning of SHASTA, MOUNT in English

Peak, Cascade Range , northern California, U.S. A double-peaked extinct volcano 14,162 ft (4,317 m) high, Mount Shasta dominates the landscape for a hundred miles.

The several glaciers on its slopes are popular with skiers and climbers. The first ascent was made in 1854.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.