Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. The mountain range is located in the eastern United States, extending from Georgia to Pennsylvania.
Pronunciation
Blue Ridge Mountains: /ˈbluː ˈrɪdʒ ˈmaʊntɪnz/
Etymology
The name "Blue Ridge" is derived from the blueish color observed from a distance, which is caused by the release of isoprene from the trees into the atmosphere, contributing to the characteristic haze on the mountains and their distinctive color.
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Description
The Blue Ridge Mountains are noted for having a bluish color when seen from a distance. Trees put the "blue" in Blue Ridge, from the isoprene released into the atmosphere, thereby contributing to the characteristic haze on the mountains and their distinctive color.
The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to millions of acres of public lands, including national parks like the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee.
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