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Sydney

Australia > New South Wales

Sydney's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that seamlessly blends coastal features with inland plateaus. The city is divided into two primary regions: the relatively flat Cumberland Plain to the south and west of Sydney Harbour, and the elevated Hornsby Plateau to the north. The Cumberland…

Average elevation: 53 m

Melbourne

Australia > Victoria

Melbourne is also prone to isolated convective showers forming when a cold pool crosses the state, especially if there is considerable daytime heating. These showers are often heavy and can include hail, squalls, and significant drops in temperature, but they often pass through very quickly with a rapid…

Average elevation: 185 m

Perth

Australia > Western Australia > City of Perth

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is situated on the Swan Coastal Plain, a flat expanse of sandy soil nestled between the Indian Ocean to the west and the Darling Scarp to the east. The Darling Scarp, also known as the Darling Range, is a low escarpment that extends north–south, marking a distinct…

Average elevation: 26 m

Australia

Australia's topography is characterized by vast, low-lying plains interspersed with notable highland regions. The Western Plateau, encompassing much of the continent's interior, is a flat expanse punctuated by isolated ranges such as the MacDonnell and Musgrave Ranges, as well as iconic formations like Uluru.…

Average elevation: 35 m

Western Australia

Australia

Because the only mountain-building since then has been of the Stirling Range with the rifting from Antarctica, the land is extremely eroded and ancient, with no part of the state above 1,245 metres (4,085 ft) AHD (at Mount Meharry in the Hamersley Range of the Pilbara region). Most of the state is a low…

Average elevation: 194 m

Brisbane

Australia > Queensland > Brisbane

Average elevation: 45 m

City of Melbourne

Australia > Victoria

Melbourne's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that transitions from flat coastal plains to rolling hills and mountainous regions. The city is situated at the northern end of Port Phillip Bay, where the terrain is predominantly flat, facilitating urban development. As one moves eastward, the…

Average elevation: 18 m

Canberra

Australia

The area chosen for the capital had been inhabited by Indigenous Australians for up to 21,000 years, with the principal group being the Ngunnawal people. European settlement commenced in the first half of the 19th century, as evidenced by surviving landmarks such as St John's Anglican Church and Blundells…

Average elevation: 638 m

Adelaide

Australia > South Australia > Adelaide

Adelaide is north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf St Vincent and the low-lying Mount Lofty Ranges. The city stretches 20 km (12 mi) from the coast to the foothills, and 90 km (56 mi) from Gawler at its northern extent to Sellicks Beach in the south. According to the Regional…

Average elevation: 148 m

Victoria

Australia

Victoria contains many topographically, geologically and climatically diverse areas, ranging from the wet, temperate climate of Gippsland in the southeast to the snow-covered Victorian alpine areas which rise to almost 2,000 m (6,600 ft), with Mount Bogong the highest peak at 1,986 m (6,516 ft). There are…

Average elevation: 179 m

Tasmania

Australia > Tasmania

The most mountainous region is the Central Highlands area, which covers most of the central western parts of the state. The Midlands located in the central east, is fairly flat, and is predominantly used for agriculture, although farming activity is scattered throughout the state. Tasmania's tallest mountain…

Average elevation: 220 m

Queensland

Australia

Queensland's topography is characterized by a diverse landscape that includes coastal plains, mountain ranges, plateaus, and expansive inland areas. The Great Dividing Range runs parallel to the state's eastern coast, forming a series of mountain ranges, plateaus, and upland areas. This range influences the…

Average elevation: 122 m

South Australia

Australia

Average elevation: 110 m

New South Wales

Australia

New South Wales (NSW), located on Australia's eastern seaboard, boasts a diverse topography that significantly influences its landscapes and ecosystems. The state's eastern edge is dominated by a narrow coastal plain, featuring regions such as the Illawarra and Shoalhaven near Nowra, characterized by rolling…

Average elevation: 154 m

Gold Coast

Australia > Queensland > Gold Coast

Average elevation: 42 m

Bundaberg

Australia > Queensland > Bundaberg Region

Average elevation: 18 m

Geelong

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 42 m

City of Perth

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 18 m

Great Dividing Range

Australia

The Great Dividing Range, also known as the East Australian Cordillera or the Eastern Highlands, is a cordillera system in eastern Australia consisting of an expansive collection of mountain ranges, plateaus and rolling hills, that runs roughly parallel to the east coast of Australia and forms the…

Average elevation: 117 m

Cairns

Australia > Queensland

South of Smithfield and inland from the Northern Beaches along the edge of the Barron River flood plain are the suburbs of Caravonica, Kamerunga, Freshwater, and Stratford. This area is sometimes referred to as Freshwater Valley, though it is actually the lower part of Redlynch Valley; further up the valley…

Average elevation: 176 m

Atlanta

United States > Georgia > Fulton County

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/ at-LAN-tə, or /ætˈlænə/ at-LAN-ə) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, although a portion of the city extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, Atlanta is the…

Average elevation: 284 m

Hervey Bay

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 6 m

Queanbeyan

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 716 m

City of Brisbane

Australia > Queensland

Brisbane's topography is characterized by a series of hills and ranges that define its landscape. The city is situated on a low-lying floodplain, with the Brisbane River meandering through its heart, creating a winding course with many steep curves from the southwest to its mouth at Moreton Bay in the east.…

Average elevation: 71 m

Mount Dandenong

Australia > Victoria > Melbourne

Mount Dandenong has a cool oceanic climate (Cfb), with cool to mild summers and cold, damp winters. Daytime temperatures are usually 4−6 °C cooler than downtown Melbourne due to its elevation and distance from the urban heat island effect of Melbourne. It is significantly cloudier than Melbourne,…

Average elevation: 395 m

Gosford

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 75 m

Bucharest

Romania > Bucharest > Bucharest

Average elevation: 82 m

Norway

Norway > Gamvik > Apalen

Norway's topography is defined by its rugged and varied terrain, shaped by ancient geological processes and glacial activity. Dominating the landscape are the Scandinavian Mountains, which run through the country and include peaks like Galdhøpiggen, the highest in Northern Europe at 2,469 meters (8,100 feet).…

Average elevation: 143 m

Ipswich

Australia > Queensland > Ipswich

Average elevation: 73 m

Lynnwood

United States > Washington > Snohomish County

Average elevation: 121 m

Townsville

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 30 m

Albury

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 246 m

Bendigo

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 223 m

Penrith

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > Penrith

Penrith is a city in New South Wales, Australia, located in Greater Western Sydney, 55 kilometres (31 mi) west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Nepean River, on the outskirts of the Cumberland Plain. Its elevation is 32 metres (105 ft).

Average elevation: 34 m

Sarawak

Malaysia

Sarawak can be divided into two geological zones: the Sunda Shield, which extends southwest from the Batang Lupar River (near Sri Aman) and forms the southern tip of Sarawak, and the geosyncline region, which extends northeast to the Batang Lupar River, forming the central and northern regions of Sarawak. The…

Average elevation: 228 m

Raleigh

United States of America > North Carolina > Raleigh

Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently…

Average elevation: 103 m

Bathurst

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 760 m

Grafton

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 36 m

Albany

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 30 m

Goulburn

Australia > New South Wales

Owing to its elevation, Goulburn has an oceanic climate (Cfb) with warm summers and cool winters; with a high diurnal range. Its climate is variable much of the year, though generally dry with maximum temperatures ranging from 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in July to 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in January. Rainfall is…

Average elevation: 666 m

Launceston

Australia > Tasmania > Launceston

Launceston is at 41°26′31″S 147°8′42″E / 41.44194°S 147.14500°E / -41.44194; 147.14500 in the Tamar Valley, Northern Tasmania. The valley was formed by volcanic and glacial forces over 10 million years ago. The city is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the Bass Strait, with its closest…

Average elevation: 218 m

Mosman

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 29 m

Wodonga

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 191 m

Rockhampton

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 48 m

Danakosha

India > Arunachal Pradesh > Singa Circle

Average elevation: 3,866 m

Sunshine Coast Regional

Australia > Queensland

The Sunshine Coast Regional area in Queensland, Australia, features a diverse topography that ranges from coastal plains to rugged hinterlands. Along the coastline, the terrain is predominantly flat, with average elevations around 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level. Inland, the landscape transitions to…

Average elevation: 56 m

Wake County

United States > North Carolina

Wake County is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the North American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Wake…

Average elevation: 96 m

Sunshine Coast

Australia > Queensland > Sunshine Coast Regional

The Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, showcases a diverse topography that harmoniously blends coastal plains with rugged hinterlands. Along its eastern edge, the region features expansive sandy beaches and coastal dunes that transition smoothly into fertile lowlands. Inland, the terrain becomes more…

Average elevation: 109 m

Barrington Tops

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 1,107 m

Towac

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 972 m

Sydney

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 23 m

Mount Eliza

Australia > Victoria > Melbourne

Average elevation: 60 m

Port Macquarie

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 5 m

Armidale

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 1,036 m

Wollongong

Australia > New South Wales > Wollongong

Average elevation: 115 m

Esperance

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 8 m

Russell Island

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 8 m

Gold Coast City

Australia > Queensland

Average elevation: 87 m

Happy Valley

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 65 m

Kondinin

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 298 m

Snowy Mountains

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 2,011 m

Crookwell

Australia > New South Wales

Crookwell is a small town located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, in the Upper Lachlan Shire. At the 2016 census, Crookwell had a population of 2,641. The town is at a relatively high altitude of 887 metres and there are several snowfalls during the winter months. The nearest major…

Average elevation: 904 m

Torquay

Australia > Victoria

Average elevation: 32 m

St Ives

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 125 m

Hobart

Australia > Tasmania > Hobart

Average elevation: 31 m

Puyallup

United States > Washington > Pierce County

Downtown Puyallup and nearby neighborhoods lie within the hazard zone for lahars that could be produced in a moderate or large eruption of nearby Mount Rainier. The city's position on the Puyallup River is downstream of the western flank of Mount Rainier, which has the highest potential for producing…

Average elevation: 66 m

Papua New Guinea

Average elevation: 102 m

Jerangle

Australia > New South Wales

Average elevation: 1,057 m

Mersing

Malaysia > Johor

Average elevation: 9 m

Bukit Kepong

Malaysia > Johor

Average elevation: 22 m

Tumu

China > Hebei > Zhangjiakou

Average elevation: 627 m

Prevelly

Australia > Western Australia

Average elevation: 47 m

Gilead

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 152 m

Moore County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 127 m

Hornsby

Australia > New South Wales > Sydney

Average elevation: 160 m

Daylesford

Australia > Victoria > Daylesford

Average elevation: 573 m

Byron Bay

Australia > New South Wales

Byron Bay, located in northeastern New South Wales, Australia, is characterized by diverse topography shaped by its geological history. The town is part of the erosion caldera of the ancient Tweed Volcano, which erupted approximately 23 million years ago, resulting in the rich volcanic soils that define the…

Average elevation: 7 m

Ballarat

Australia > Victoria

Ballarat has a moderate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with four distinct seasons. Its elevation, ranging between 400 and 630 metres (1,310 and 2,070 feet) above sea level, causes its mean monthly temperatures to tend to be on average 3 to 5 °C (5 to 9 °F) below those of Melbourne,…

Average elevation: 470 m

Toowoomba

Australia > Queensland

The city occupies the edge of the range and the low ridges behind it. Two valleys run north from the southern boundary, each arising from springs either side of Middle Ridge near Spring Street at an altitude of around 680 m. These waterways, East Creek and West Creek, flow together just north of the CBD to…

Average elevation: 458 m

Lower Lawrence

Australia > New South Wales > Lawrence

Average elevation: 2 m

Guizhou

China

Guizhou is a mountainous province, with its higher altitudes in the west and centre. It lies at the eastern end of the Yungui Plateau. Demographically, it is one of China's most diverse provinces. Minority groups account for more than 37% of the population, including sizable populations of the Miao, Bouyei,…

Average elevation: 914 m

Fanling

China > Hong Kong > North District

Average elevation: 73 m

Malekula

Vanuatu > Malampa

Malakula has a maximum elevation of 879 m. Its peak is called Mt. Liambele. In 1768, Louis Antoine de Bougainville gave his name to the straits that separate Malakula from Santo.

Average elevation: 69 m

Selwyn District

New Zealand

Average elevation: 679 m