Upuigma-tepui
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Upuigma-tepui, also known as El Castillo, is a tepui in Bolívar state, Venezuela.[1] A relatively isolated peak, both it and nearby Angasima-tepui lie just south of the vast Chimantá Massif, from which they are separated by the Río Aparurén valley.[1] Upuigma-tepui is situated entirely within the bounds of Canaima National Park.[2]
The imposing peak of Upuigma-tepui has an elevation of around Script error: No such module "convert".. Its highly uneven summit is dotted with numerous rock towers and deep crevasses which make it practically impossible to traverse. Summit vegetation is predominantly in the form of tepui scrub and dense stands of herbaceous plants. The mountain has a summit area of Script error: No such module "convert". and an estimated slope area of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1]
The first documented people to climb Upuigma-tepui were John Arran, Ivan Calderon and Steve Backshall, in 2007. Upon reaching the summit, they discovered several previously unknown species of plants and animals.[3][4]
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References
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- ↑ a b c Huber, O. (1995). Geographical and physical features. In: P.E. Berry, B.K. Holst & K. Yatskievych (eds.) Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana. Volume 1. Introduction. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis. pp. 1–61.
- ↑ Template:In lang Torres, I.N. & D.D. Martín (November 2007). Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". Mejorando Nuestra Herencia.
- ↑ Conquering a virgin Venezuelan tepui. The Times, November 11, 2007.
- ↑ Lost Land Of The Jaguar - The First Ascent of Upuigma Tepuis in Venezuela for BBC Natural History Unit. Adventure Camera.
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Further reading
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- Template:In lang Brewer-Carías, C. (2010). El origen de los tepuyes: los hijos de las estrellas. Río Verde 3: 54–69.
- Template:In lang La Cruz, L. (February–April 2010). Iván Calderon y su mundo vertical. Río Verde 1: 98–115.