Loma Prieta, Mountain summit in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Loma Prieta reaches an elevation of 1,155 meters, making it the highest point in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California.
The mountain received attention in 1989 when a magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred near its location, causing extensive damage in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The name Loma Prieta comes from Spanish words meaning 'dark hill', reflecting the early Spanish settlement influence in California's geographical naming.
Access to the summit requires special permission as the mountain peak stands on private property and remains closed to general public hiking.
Astronomer Donald Machholz conducted comet observations from the south slope between 1976 and 1990, leading to the discovery of three celestial bodies.
Location: California
Elevation above the sea: 1,155 m
GPS coordinates: 37.11092,-121.84428
Latest update: March 16, 2025 22:37
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