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Ecuador Adventure La Sierra (the highlands) Climate and Vegetation by:Rebecca Bradley La Sierra Consists of 2 major chains of the Andes’ mountains, and the intermontane basin between them. 22 peaks over 4200m in height. 30 peaks of volcanic origin-6 still active. Most of the rivers rise (snowmelt and rain) in this region and flow east toward the Amazon or west to the Pacific. The central belt of Ecuador Outline Climate and Vegetation Attractions Disturbances Concerns/Dangers What to bring Map of La Sierra Climate Insolation: Ecuador lies on the equator receiving almost vertical sun. Temperature: based on elevation Tropical level 400-1,800m ranges from 20-25 degrees C. Subtropical level 1,800-2,500m ranges from 15-20 degrees C. Temperate level 2,500-3,200m ranges from 10-15 degrees C. Temperate zone to 4,600m ranges from 3-9 degrees C. Above 4,600m “frozen level” ranges from below 0-3 degrees C. Climate cont. Precipitation: Rainfall is abundant-varies on location. Highest precipitation on exposed locations at lower altitudes. “Winter” or rainy season, lasts from Jan.-June. The dry season, lasts July-Dec. Short rainy period in October. Tropical level Subtropical level Temperate level Temperate zone to 4,600m Above 4,600m Vegetation Semi-deciduous Lowland rainforest Lower montane forest Upper montane Grassland and quebrada Above 4,000m Attractions Natural diversity Mountain lakes Active volcanoes Cloud forests Waterfalls and Rivers Hotsprings La Sierra or the Highlands is Ecuador’s most visited region in the area and has the most developed tourist industry. **(backpacker’s $3 per night hostel) Disturbances Volcanoes Earthquakes-frequent landslides (montane forests) Mudslides and Avalanches Deforestation Lightening induced fires (dry months) Grass pa’ramos burned annually Introduction of non-native species (aloe-vera, pines, rice, sugar cane, eucalyptus, etc…) Depletion of native species (Quinine-malaria). Concerns/Dangers Use common sense-don’t exp
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