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Kilimanjaro is a mountain in northeastern Tanzania. The name is from Swahili and means "the mountain that glitters." It includes the highest peak in Africa. Although believed to be extinct by many, this volcano is very much active. FumaroleA fumarole ( Latin fumus smoke) is an opening in Earth's (or any other astronomical body's) crust, often in the neighborhood of volcanoes, which emit steam and gases such as carbon dioxide, hydrochloric acid, and hydrogen sulfide. The name solfatara, froms emits gas in the crater on the main summit of Kibo. Scientists in 2003 concluded that molten lavaLava is molten rock that a volcano expels during an eruption. Due to its high temperature, lava can be quite fluid when first exuded from a volcanic vent, but eventually solidifies into rock. However, the lava may flow many miles before solidification. is just 400 metres below the summit craterThis article is about impact craters. For volcanic craters, see Caldera. For the constellation, see Crater (constellation). A crater basin or impact crater is a circular depression on the surface of a planet, moon, asteroid, or other celestial body. Crate. Although new activity is not expected, there are fears the volcano may collapse causing a major eruption similar to Mount St. HelensMount St. Helens is an active volcano in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located 96 miles south of Seattle and 53 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. The mountain is part of the Cascade Range and w. Several collapses and landslides have occurred on Kibo in the past, one creating the area known as the western breach.

Although there is no recorded history of eruptions, local legend speaks of activity around 150 - 200 years ago.

The highest point is Uhuru Peak on the volcano Kibo, 5,895 metresTo help compare different orders of magnitude this page lists lengths between 1 km and 10 km (103 to 104 m). See also lengths of other orders of magnitude. Distances shorter than 1 km 1,000 metres is equal to: 1 kilometre 0. 62 miles 3,280 feet wavelength. It is therefore considered one of the Seven SummitsThis article concerns at least three closely-related senses of Seven Summits The book Seven Summits by Dick Bass et al. The list of seven mountains, each the highest on its continent, that the book presents, and The similar list proposed by Reinhold Messn. The summit was first scaled by Dr. Hans Meyer in 1889.

Two other peaks are also extinct volcanoes: Mawensi (5,149 metres), the third highest peak in Africa (after Mount KenyaMount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya, and the second-highest in Africa (after Mount Kilimanjaro). The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian (5,199 m), Nelion (5,188 m) and Lenana (4,985 m). The mountain is an extinct volcano standing alone, whi) and Shira (3,962m). An ascent of Mawensi requires rock climbing and/or snow/ice climbing skills.

The climb to Uhuru Peak is considered to be a relatively straightforward endeavour, however ample time must still provided for proper acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness. The three easiest routes, Marangu, Rongai and Machame can be climbed by a person of good health, and requires no mountaineering experience. Other routes such as the Polish Glacier and the Western Breach are much more technical in nature. Annually, approximately 15,000 people attempt to climb the mountain, of which 40% reach the summit.

Due to the distinctive combination of a location near the equator and height, climbers can experience most every climate type on earth during the journey to the top.

See also: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Chagga.