RattailKamm

RattailKamm is a jagged mountain ridge located in the Valmere Range on the planet Silex. The ridge extends about 52 kilometers along a northeast-southwest axis and includes several summits exceeding 3,500 meters. The name derives from its narrow crest, which appears as a rat's tail from certain vistas; "Kamm" is the German for crest, reflecting early explorers.

Geology of RattailKamm is characterized by primarily metamorphic gneisses with granitic lenses, uplifted during the Silexian orogeny in the early Precambrian and sculpted by repeated glaciation. The crest forms knife-edge ridges, with several horn peaks and ancient cirques.

The climate is high-alpine, with snowpack persisting through winter and conditions varying by aspect. Flora is sparse, with dominant communities consisting of cushion plants, lichens, and mosses. Fauna includes the Silex rock hare and a high-altitude bird species, while microhabitats support endemic invertebrates.

Human activity around RattailKamm is limited but documented. The first ascent was recorded in 1873 by the North Silex Survey Team; modern expeditions occurred in the 1980s and 2000s. Established routes are on the northern flank, and there is a seasonal shelter at Pass Halt. The ridge is monitored for rockfall and glacial retreat to inform safety and research.

Conservation status places RattailKamm within the Valmere Protected Zone. Research and ecotourism are managed to minimize erosion, and climate data from ice cores contribute to regional paleoclimate records.