Mont Aigoual
Mont Aigoual (Occitan: Mont Augal, elevation 1567m / 5141 ft) is the highest point of the Gard département, France. It is part of the Massif Central, and it is located within the Cévennes National Park. Its southern slopes are the source of the river Hérault flowing into the Mediterranean.
When the sky is clear, it is possible to see the Mediterranean Sea, the Pyrenees, and also the Alps and Mont Blanc in particular. The summit is accessible by car from a variety of converging surfaced approaches.
Geography
This granite and schist outcrop is a major water catchment area in the Massif Central, being located where clouds from the cold Atlantic converge with warm Mediterranean air currents. The heavy rainfall has given the mountain its name: originally "Aiqualis" ('the watery one'). In an average year rainfall can measure up to 2250 mm (over 7 ft), making it the wettest place in France. Mont Aigoual forms part of the watershed between the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
The meteorological observatory, built in 1887 by the French Rivers Authority and Forestry Commission under the direction of Georges Fabre, is currently occupied by the French meteorological service (Météo France). It is the last remaining weather station in France which is still inhabited by meteorologists. An exhibition on weather forecasting is open to visitors in the summer months.
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by Dinosaur Jr
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by Vicious Rumors
Mind Glow
by: Dinosaur JrIt's been runnin' for a long time And it's runnin' out in my mind I can't explain it all to you It's really jumbled up So for longer now I'm messed up And I'm wishin' now I'd 'fessed up That concern's no use to you It feeds the pain that stung So forget how I am dealin' Explain to me the feelin' It gets to that point instantly You're ready to unload And I'm the one you're spitting at I'm ready for my fitting at Doesn't make much sense But when I get it calm it's slow [Solo]
It's hard to admit anything I'm sorry for the weight I bring I'll do whatever's necessary To make your mind glow soft It's played out too far to stew And I've run out of grace with you So I'm out and take a walk And we'll be better off Whether I lied As much as you tried Whatever you decide I hope it's good to you For everybody's sake Lord knows we all need a break Do what you got to This is hard to take To the time I spent discussin' I'll sit back and stop the fussin' I won't mention it to anyone And we'll be better off I won't admit to anything Sorry for the weight I bring Do whatever's necessary To make your mind glow soft Whether I lied As much as you tried Whatever you decide I hope it's good to you For everybody's sake Lord knows we all need a break Do what you got to This is hard to take