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Mount Kilimanjaro
Presented and created by Sarah Lerner
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A Brief HistoryA Brief History
Shira was the first volcano to become extinct
Followed by Mawenzi In 1889 German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountain climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach its summit.
Shira was the first volcano to become extinct
Followed by Mawenzi In 1889 German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountain climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach its summit.
The Distinct VolcanoesThe Distinct Volcanoes
Kibo 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) Mawenzi 16,896 feet (5,149
meters) Shira 13,000 feet (3,962 meters)
Kibo 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) Mawenzi 16,896 feet (5,149
meters) Shira 13,000 feet (3,962 meters)
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Kibo Kibo
Uhuru Peak- The highest peak of all three volcanoes
On top is a 1.5 mile long crater The highest peak in Africa
One of the Seven Summits
Uhuru Peak- The highest peak of all three volcanoes
On top is a 1.5 mile long crater The highest peak in Africa
One of the Seven Summits
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Climbing KilimanjaroClimbing Kilimanjaro Over time, Kilimanjaro has
become a very popular place for trekking.
There are several routes by which to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, namely, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe and Machame
Machame is the most scenic, while Rongai and Marangu are the simplest.
If you wish to climb Kilimanjaro, you are advised to research and prepare for its harsh conditions
Acclimatization is essential About everyone that climbs this
mountain suffers from altitude sickness
Over time, Kilimanjaro has become a very popular place for trekking.
There are several routes by which to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, namely, Marangu, Rongai, Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe and Machame
Machame is the most scenic, while Rongai and Marangu are the simplest.
If you wish to climb Kilimanjaro, you are advised to research and prepare for its harsh conditions
Acclimatization is essential About everyone that climbs this
mountain suffers from altitude sickness
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climate climate
Recently the glaciers on the peak experienced the greatest icecap volume dropping by 80%. Scientists are unclear when all the ice should melt from it peak
….2015-2050
Recently the glaciers on the peak experienced the greatest icecap volume dropping by 80%. Scientists are unclear when all the ice should melt from it peak
….2015-2050
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Physical featuresPhysical features
Numerous layer of lava Part of a volcanic belt stretching over Northern Tanzania
Gorges
Numerous layer of lava Part of a volcanic belt stretching over Northern Tanzania
Gorges
What’s in a name?What’s in a name?
Swahili Kilima (swahili for hill, or little mountain)
Najaro (Swahili for white or shining)
A different approach is to assume that it comes from the Kichagga Kilimanjaro or kileajao meaning "which defeats the bird/leopard/caravan"
Swahili Kilima (swahili for hill, or little mountain)
Najaro (Swahili for white or shining)
A different approach is to assume that it comes from the Kichagga Kilimanjaro or kileajao meaning "which defeats the bird/leopard/caravan"
Wildlife and Vegetation
Wildlife and Vegetation
When climbing Kilimanjaro you will very rarely see and animals
On occasion a monkey or a mouse Grassy cultivated lower slopes At the base is a lush rain forest
Elephants, cheetahs, lions, and giraffes all roam in this area
When climbing Kilimanjaro you will very rarely see and animals
On occasion a monkey or a mouse Grassy cultivated lower slopes At the base is a lush rain forest
Elephants, cheetahs, lions, and giraffes all roam in this area
Sweet factsSweet facts
Nearly half of those who attempt Kili don't make it to the top.
It attained park status in 1973.
The mountain is a not a malarial area, but the surrounding lowlands of Tanzania are.
Nearly half of those who attempt Kili don't make it to the top.
It attained park status in 1973.
The mountain is a not a malarial area, but the surrounding lowlands of Tanzania are.
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