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PBSVolcano Above the Clouds
This companion site to the PBS NOVA episode looks at the geology and ecology of Kilimanjaro. You can take a tour of the mountain, learn how mountains create their own weather, explore the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, or learn more about how the world's glaciers are shrinking.
Intended Audience:
General Reading Level: Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

PBSEverest
This companion site a series of PBS NOVA episodes that explore the geology, history, culture, and exploration of Mount Everest includes sections on the birth of the Himalayas, atmospheric pressure at high altitudes, earthquakes in the Himalayas, and an anatomy of a glacier.
Intended Audience:
General Reading Level: Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

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