Question

Describe how Mt. Kenya was formed.

Answer 1

Mt. Kenya is a large fairy symmetrical volcanic cone. Its diameter at the base averages 120 km. It was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million years ago by eruptions of successive layers of lava and agglomerates from a central vent in the earth's surface.

Answer 2

• Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro.

• Its diameter at the base averages 120 km.

• It was formed between 2.6 and 3.1 million years ago by eruptions of successive layers of lava and agglomerates from a central vent in the earth's surface.

• The lavas were formed by the relatively quick outflow of liquid rock

• Nearly 2000ft has been eroded by glaciers the original upper parts have been worn out leaving a jagged glacial topography.

• This is characterized by the following relief features:-
• 1.Aretes-Knife edged ridges
• 2. U- shaped valleys
• 3.Rock basins some filled up with glacial lakes called tarns.

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