Lungara
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| Lungara | |
|---|---|
 Lungara seen from a distance | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,864 m (6,115 ft) |
| Prominence | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
| Isolation | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) |
| Coordinates | 40°16′26″N 19°37′05″E / 40.273858°N 19.617978°E |
| Geography | |
  Lungara | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Region | Southern Mountain Region |
| Municipality | Vlorë |
| Parent range | Ceraunian Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Mesozoic |
| Mountain type | mountain |
| Rock type(s) | limestone, dolomite, flysch |
Lungara is a massif in southwestern Albania, situated between the Bay of Vlorë to the west and Shushicë Valley to the east. It constitutes the northwestern extension of the Çikë massif, from which it is separated by Shëngjergj Pass at 1,152 meters above sea level.
Lungara attains its greatest elevation in the southeast, reaching approximately 1,864 m (6,115 ft) near Qiramanga peak, on Mount Brataj. From this point, the terrain gradually declines toward the northwest, descending to 300–400 meters in the Shashicë Hills, near Uji i Ftohtë and Kaninë.
The western slope is markedly steep and heavily dissected, shaped by a major tectonic fault line running from Dukat to Uji i Ftohtë along the contact zone between Mesozoic limestone and flysch-molasse deposits. Because of this structural boundary, the mountain drops abruptly toward Vlorë Bay. By contrast, the eastern slope is broader and descends more gradually onto Shushicë Valley.
The main ridge and upper slopes are largely composed of Mesozoic limestone and dolomite, while the lower sections of the mountain, up to 600 meters on both flanks, are made up of flysch and molasse deposits. These softer sedimentary formations are highly susceptible to landslides, particularly in the Jonufra sector.
Karst landforms are widespread across the limestone belt and contribute significantly to the rugged relief.[1]