Apennines
Definition
A major mountain range located in Italy, stretching for approximately 1200 kilometers along the entire length of the Italian Peninsula, forming its geographical and hydrographic backbone. This mountain system, characterized by spectacular karst relief and latent seismic activity, reaches its maximum altitude in the Gran Sasso massif.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Apennines
- Apennine Mountains
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine plural noun, structurally fixed with definite plural markings in geographical contexts. |
| Formation | Geographical name derived from Latin 'Appenninus', potentially originating from Celtic roots meaning mountain or summit. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæpənaɪnz] |
| Source | World Mountain Systems and Orographic Gazetteers |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Munții Apenini împart peninsula în două versante distincte, influențând în mod direct clima regională.
EN: The Apennine Mountains divide the peninsula into two distinct slopes, directly influencing the regional climate.
RO: Echipa de geologi a organizat o expediție în Apenini pentru a studia faliile tectonice active.
EN: The team of geologists organized an expedition to the Apennines to study the active tectonic faults.
RO: Traseul turistic traversează Apenini de la nord la sud, oferind peisaje unice de o sălbăticie rară.
EN: The tourist route crosses the Apennines from north to south, offering unique landscapes of rare wilderness.
Idioms & Phrases
Lanțul muntos Apenini / Apennine mountain range
RO: Întreaga formațiune orografică ce străbate Italia, împărțită convențional în secțiunile de nord, centru și sud.
EN: The entire orographic formation traversing Italy, conventionally divided into northern, central, and southern sections.
Cutremur în Apenini / Apennines earthquake
RO: Seism provocat de mișcările de convergență ale plăcilor tectonice de-a lungul acestei lungi zone montane.
EN: An earthquake caused by the convergence movements of tectonic plates along this long mountain zone.
Versantul estic din Apenini / The eastern slope of the Apennines
RO: Zona muntoasă care coboară treptat spre coasta Mării Adriatice, caracterizată prin văi adânci și râuri scurte.
EN: The mountainous zone gradually descending toward the Adriatic Sea coast, characterized by deep valleys and short rivers.
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