How Volcanic Erosion Formed Mount Kenya: 2025 Geology Guide
Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, has a fascinating geological history shaped by volcanic activity, glacial carving, and ongoing erosion. Millions of years ago, it was a towering stratovolcano, standing up to 22,966 feet tall, but erosion has since reduced it to its current height of 17,057 feet. Today, climbers navigate its rugged volcanic core, exposed…