Category Archives: Climate Change

Xpedition Day Six: Lava Tower to Karanga Camp

Posted on 09/27/2012 by wordpressadmin

The team is now over halfway done with their trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.  The journey began on Sunday 23 September as the team left Basecamp and hiked to Forest Camp.  You can read all about … Continue reading →

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Xpedition Day Five: Moir Hut to Lava Tower

Posted on 09/26/2012 by wordpressadmin

Today marks another transition between biomes – from heath zone to alpine desert.  An alpine desert is a harsh, dry, windy region that consists of mostly bare rock and ice.  Temperatures during the day can soar to 38°C, while at … Continue reading →

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Xpedition Day Four: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut

Posted on 09/25/2012 by wordpressadmin

Today the team will hike from Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut (Shira 2 Camp on the map below).  This part of the journey will take the team further into the heath zone.  As discussed yesterday, the heath zone is … Continue reading →

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Xpedition Day Three: Forest Camp to Shira 1 Camp

Posted on 09/24/2012 by wordpressadmin

Today the team heads from 2,438 m to 3,505 m above sea level.  This portion of the journey will take the team from rain forest to heath zone.  A rain forest is characterized by high rainfall, with annual totals ranging … Continue reading →

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Xpedition Day Two: Basecamp to Forest Camp

Posted on 09/23/2012 by wordpressadmin

Today, Sunday 23 September, the team packs up the vehicles and heads off on their journey.  Their itinerary for the day includes a few hours’ drive from basecamp followed by a 3 hour hike to Forest Camp, located at 2,438 … Continue reading →

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