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Category Archives: Earth System Science
Xpedition Day Five: Moir Hut to Lava Tower
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
Xpedition Day Four: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut
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
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
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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Xpedition Day One: Basecamp
Today, Saturday 22 September, marks Day 1 of The Xpedition. Before the team begins their journey through the biomes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, our bloggers were asked the following question: What are your expectations–personally and scientifically–for The Xpedition? Maddy My … Continue reading
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