Tanzania, Africa Hemisphere: Southern and Eastern Located on a
Hot Spot on the African plate
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Composite volcano Magma: Basaltic Quiet eruption
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The last major eruption was about 100,000 years ago Hasnt
erupted in recorded history In 1889, Hans Meyer and Ludwig
Putscheller were the first to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro
Fumaroles
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Tallest mountain in Africa Tallest freestanding mountain in the
world One of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the earths
crust 25,000 people per year attempt to summit Kilimanjaro
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Uses of the forest The area around Kilimanjaro is heavily
populated Dormant 3 volcanic cones Geothermal activity
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Mt. Kilimanjaro Mt. Kilimanjaro
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