Carmel Mountains (IMAGE) Helmholtz Association Caption The Carmel mountain range, northern Israel, rises to 546 meters above sea level. The combination of high rainfall (average of 800 mm per year), mountainous landscape and little human-pressure have resulted in rich and diverse vegetation. Credit Ran Gluzman Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.