Snow on Mount Kilimanjaro, 2000
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Snow on Mount Kilimanjaro, 2000
Snow on Mount Kilimanjaro in 2000, satellite image. The snow and ice on Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, has been receding in recent years. This is due to increasing temperatures in the region, linked to climate change due to human activities. The ice cap is over 11, 000 years old, but 80% of the volume of ice has been lost in the last century. Kilimanjaro is the tallest peak in Africa at 5895 metres, high enough for snow and ice to remain year-round despite its equatorial location. The volcano itself is not currently active, although there are many fumaroles at its summit and collapses and landslides are frequent. Image taken by a LandSat satellite on 21st February 2000. For the snow cap in 1993 and 2002, see images E380/662 and E380/664
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This print showcases the stunning beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro, captured by a LandSat satellite on 21st February 2000. The image reveals the snow-covered peak of this iconic African mountain, which stands tall at an impressive height of 5895 meters. Despite its equatorial location, Kilimanjaro's elevation allows for snow and ice to persist throughout the year. However, this awe-inspiring sight is tinged with concern as it highlights the impact of climate change on our planet. Over recent years, rising temperatures in the region have caused significant melting and recession of the snow and ice on Kilimanjaro. This alarming phenomenon can be attributed to human activities that contribute to global warming. The age-old ice cap on Kilimanjaro has endured for over 11,000 years but has suffered a devastating loss of approximately 80% of its volume within just one century. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of both nature's resilience and vulnerability in the face of anthropogenic changes. While Mount Kilimanjaro itself is not presently active as a volcano, frequent collapses and landslides occur along with numerous fumaroles at its summit. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that our actions have far-reaching consequences even in seemingly remote corners of our planet. Through Earth observation from space using satellites like LandSat, scientists continue to monitor these climatological shifts closely. This invaluable data helps us comprehend the profound impacts humanity has on Earth's delicate ecosystems while urging us towards collective action to mitigate further damage caused by climate change.
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