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Altitudes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Elevations and Distances in the United States 
 "The information in this booklet was compiled to answer inquiries received by the U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] from students, teachers, writers," and others, about elevations and distances between points in the United States. Includes elevations of the 50 largest cities, data on the highest and lowest elevations for each state, elevations of specific peaks, distances from extreme points to geographic centers, lengths of U.S. boundaries, and related topics. http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/booklets/elvadist/elvadist.html Topics: Geography Last updated Dec 21, 2008 The High Altitude Medicine Guide
The guide "provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world." The site covers acute mountain sickness (AMS); provides a physician's clinical guide; and lists sites about mountaineering in India, Nepal, and Tibet as well as other mountain and health-oriented links. http://www.high-altitude-medicine.com/ Topics: Geography, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Travel Last updated Jun 16, 2002 |
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