It was immensely popular because it was one of few crops that could survive
in such high altitudes (10,000 — 20,000 feet above sea level).
Though this region is theoretically just as susceptible to trigonometry as flat terrain, true precision was elusive at
such high altitudes.
Kieran Daly, at Air Transport Intelligence magazine says the pilots would have had just seconds to react to a rapid loss of pressure at
such high altitude.
Imagery from the former can tell scientists how winds on Mars circulate at
such high altitudes.
Because snow leopards successfully live at
such high altitudes (3500m to 6500m) for many years researchers thought the haemoglobin of this species was in some way adapted so it could carry more oxygen than the haemoglobins of other big cats.
Nearly all maca cultivation in Peru is carried out organically, as there are few pests naturally occurring at
such high altitudes, and maca itself is seldom attacked.
Their joint effort seems useful until a massive snowstorm comes along and threatens their entire chance of making it to the top and risks their survival at
such high altitudes.
and «How do you do laundry at
such high altitudes?»
«We are very pleased with Mean Green's performance, especially at
such a high altitude,» said Mean Green owner and driver Boije Ovebrink.
Since Cusco is at
such a high altitude, the sun feels strong, with temperatures ranging from the mid-high 70's (Fahrenheit).
Cloud forest is defined as forest at
such a high altitude that it's penetrated by cloud cover, which makes the lush forested sides of the Andes a great place for a range of wildlife rich areas.
However, as Machu Picchu is located at
such a high altitude, the average temperature throughout the year is usually mild between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Andean Cloud Forest is loosely defined as forest at
such a high altitude that it's penetrated by cloud cover.
The entire country is set at
such high altitude that looking up at over 26,000 feet high mountains and also looking down again is a vital part of the experience.
The black soot soaks up heat and when the snow gets dirty it melts more quickly and, at
such high altitudes, the effect is magnified.