Tag: Mountains
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Mount Kilimanjaro Facts For Kids | Highest Peak of Africa
The Mount Kilimanjaro is not only the largest mountain in Africa it is also the world’s tallest freestanding mountain reaching 19,340 feet above the sea level. The meaning of Kilimanjaro means the ‘Mountain of Greatness’. It is the most familiar snow-capped mountain throughout the Africa. Currently, it is a stratovolcano and the mount lies in…
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Machu Picchu Facts For Kids | Old Peak Of South America
Machu Picchu is a fortress and is one of the historical landmarks of South America. In Latin America, this site is one of those places that attract thousands of visitors every year from all over the world. It is also known as Machu Pikchu. The word Machu means ‘old’ and Pikchu means ‘Mountain’. So the…
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Mountain Facts for Kids | Interesting Facts
Mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide with each other and the planet’s crust is subjected to great forces. Unlike few that can stand independently in summit, most mountains are part of the ranges. Mountains are generally eaten away by rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers even though the erosion takes place very gradually. Mountain Facts…
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Mount Vesuvius Facts For Kids | The Most Active Volcano in Europe
The Vesuvius is probably the most active volcano in the entire Europe which is believed to have caused as much damage as any other volcanic eruption. The volcano has long been admired for its silent yet deadly nature to the inhabitants of Europe and to the residents of Southern Italy in particular. Mount Vesuvius Facts For…
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Mount Everest Facts For Kids – The Highest Mountain in the World
The world has just celebrated 60th anniversary since the time when Mount Everest was first climbed. Mount Everest is called the ‘roof of the earth’ as it is situated in the highest mountainous ranges of the earth. The Himalayas range runs along 1,500 miles (2,400 km) and it adds in many world’s tallest peaks in…