description Mt. Thor (Baffin Island) Overview
Mount Thor is a granite cliff located on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic. It holds the record for Earth’s steepest documented cliff face, plunging nearly 1,250 meters vertically. The sheer scale of its drop makes it a significant geological feature and a subject of study for geologists and glaciologists. Researchers and experienced climbers interested in extreme rock faces utilize this location.
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Mt. Thor (Baffin Island) ranks #4 of 153 in the Cliff ranking, behind Yosemite Half Dome NW Face, ahead of Cerro Torre.
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What world record does Mount Thor on Baffin Island hold?
Mount Thor, located in Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, holds the record for Earth's steepest documented cliff face. The granite peak features an average incline of 105 degrees, featuring a sheer vertical drop of nearly 1,250 meters.
Is it possible to climb the vertical face of Mount Thor?
Due to its massive vertical overhang and extremely remote Arctic location, climbing Mount Thor is exceptionally difficult. It took multiple attempts before a team finally successfully scaled the sheer granite face in 1985.
What type of rock forms the sheer cliff face of Mount Thor?
The imposing mountain is primarily composed of resilient, igneous granite. This incredibly hard rock type is what allows the massive vertical cliff faces to remain structurally stable without collapsing under their own weight.
Where exactly is Mount Thor located?
Mount Thor is situated within the Penny Ice Cap region of Baffin Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is a significant geological feature located deep within the Arctic Cordillera mountain range.
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