{
  "biome_id": "alpine",
  "display_name": "Alpine",
  "description": "High-altitude mountain regions above treeline with extreme cold, intense UV radiation, and specialized cold-adapted vegetation",

  "classification": {
    "type": "normal_biome",
    "priority": 15,
    "token_requirements": {
      "temperature": {"max": 0, "condition": "below_freezing"},
      "elevation": {"min": 2000, "condition": "high_altitude"}
    },
    "climate_conditions": {
      "extreme_cold": true,
      "high_altitude_effects": true,
      "intense_uv_radiation": true,
      "short_growing_season": true,
      "strong_winds": true
    },
    "elevation_range": {
      "minimum": 2000,
      "typical_range": [2500, 4000],
      "formation_zone": "above_treeline"
    },
    "generation_notes": {
      "formation_process": "Created by combination of cold temperatures (≤0°C) and high elevation (≥2000m)",
      "geographic_distribution": "Mountain peaks and high plateaus above treeline",
      "rarity": "Uncommon - limited to high mountain areas",
      "minimum_area": 25,
      "typical_area_range": [50, 300]
    }
  },

  "vegetation": {
    "primary": "alpine_specialists",
    "secondary": ["alpine_grasses", "cushion_plants", "mountain_wildflowers", "dwarf_conifers"],
    "characteristics": [
      "extremely_low_growth_forms",
      "cold_and_wind_adaptation",
      "UV_radiation_protection",
      "short_intense_growing_season",
      "deep_root_systems"
    ],
    "forest_compatibility": false,
    "note": "Above treeline - only specialized alpine plants survive extreme conditions"
  },

  "environmental_properties": {
    "altitude_extremes": 3.0,
    "temperature_extremes": 2.8,
    "uv_radiation": 2.9,
    "wind_exposure": 2.7,
    "oxygen_levels": 0.6,
    "growing_season": 0.3,
    "biodiversity": 0.8
  },

  "resource_modifiers": {
    "mineral_extraction": 2.2,
    "rare_earth_elements": 2.0,
    "precious_metals": 1.8,
    "glacial_water": 1.6,
    "wind_energy": 2.1,
    "solar_energy": 1.7,
    "agriculture": 0.0,
    "forestry": 0.0,
    "tourism": 1.8,
    "research_value": 2.4
  },

  "industrial_considerations": {
    "construction_requirements": [
      "extreme_altitude_engineering",
      "wind_and_cold_resistance",
      "oxygen_supplementation_systems",
      "helicopter_or_cable_access"
    ],
    "advantages": [
      "rich_mineral_deposits",
      "excellent_wind_and_solar_exposure",
      "natural_isolation_and_security",
      "fresh_water_sources_from_glaciers"
    ],
    "challenges": [
      "extreme_construction_costs",
      "altitude_sickness_for_workers",
      "limited_access_and_logistics",
      "equipment_stress_from_conditions"
    ]
  },

  "gameplay_effects": {
    "defensive_bonuses": {
      "natural_fortress": 3.2,
      "altitude_advantage": 2.8,
      "difficult_approach": 3.0
    },
    "economic_factors": {
      "mining_bonus": 2.2,
      "construction_costs": 3.8,
      "transportation_costs": 3.5,
      "energy_generation_bonus": 1.9
    },
    "strategic_value": {
      "territorial_control": 2.9,
      "observation_posts": 3.0,
      "resource_monopoly": 2.4
    }
  },

  "altitude_effects": {
    "oxygen_reduction": "significant_breathing_difficulty",
    "atmospheric_pressure": "reduced_pressure_affects_equipment",
    "temperature_lapse": "colder_with_increasing_elevation",
    "uv_intensity": "increased_radiation_exposure"
  },

  "seasonal_extremes": {
    "winter": {
      "conditions": "extreme_cold_and_snow_cover",
      "accessibility": "extremely_limited",
      "survival": "life_threatening_conditions"
    },
    "summer": {
      "conditions": "brief_growing_season",
      "accessibility": "limited_weather_windows",
      "activities": "peak_construction_and_research"
    }
  },

  "wildlife": {
    "adapted_species": [
      "mountain_goats",
      "alpine_birds",
      "high_altitude_insects",
      "cold_adapted_mammals"
    ],
    "hunting_opportunities": 0.8,
    "biodiversity": 0.8,
    "conservation_value": "unique_high_altitude_adaptations"
  },

  "geological_features": {
    "exposed_bedrock": "minimal_soil_cover",
    "glacial_formations": "cirques_and_moraines",
    "talus_slopes": "unstable_rock_debris",
    "alpine_lakes": "pristine_high_altitude_water"
  },

  "mountaineering_aspects": {
    "climbing_opportunities": 2.5,
    "avalanche_risk": 2.8,
    "weather_unpredictability": 3.0,
    "rescue_difficulty": 3.2
  },

  "water_resources": {
    "glacial_melt": "seasonal_water_source",
    "alpine_springs": "pure_mountain_water",
    "snow_accumulation": "winter_water_storage",
    "watershed_importance": "supplies_lower_elevations"
  },

}