The environmental and climatic factors on Mount Elbrus have similarities and difference compared to the Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Explain how these mountains are similar but also describe the differences.

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The environmental and climatic factors on Mount Elbrus have similarities and difference compared to the Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Explain how these mountains are similar but also describe the differences.

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Mount Elbrus

Mount Elbrus is located in Eurasia and is the highest peak in Eurasia. It has two dormant volcano summits. The highest point of the mountain is at 5642 m from the sea level. The Caucasus mountain, of which the Mount Elbrus is the highest peak, was formed due to collision between Arabian and Eurasian plates. The metamorphic as well as magmatic both  types of rocks are found in Mount Elbrus. Elbrus is about 10 million years.

The mountain is located in northern hemisphere. Here summer is less rigorous. In the region westerly wind dominates and wind speed can exceed 100 km/h.Very quick violent and temperatures drops are common. Arctic blizzard condition is found above 4000 m. During winter, the temperature can fall below -50°C and heavy snowfall takes place.

 

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