- For the sacred mountain in Hindu mythology, see Mount Meru (mythology).
| Mount Meru | |
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 Mount Meru, October 2002 |
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  Mount Meru
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| Elevation | 4,566 metres (14,980 ft) |
| Location | Arusha Region,  Tanzania |
| Coordinates | 3°14′00″S 36°45′00″E / 3.2333333°S 36.75°ECoordinates: 3°14′00″S 36°45′00″E / 3.2333333°S 36.75°E |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1910[1] |
| First ascent | 1904 by Fritz Jäger[2] |
| Easiest route | hike |
| Listing | Ultra |
Mount Meru is an active stratovolcano located 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania. At a height of 4,566 metres (14,980 ft), it is still visible from Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day[3], and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. Much of its bulk was lost about 8,000 years ago due to an eastward volcanic blast, similar to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in the U.S. state of Washington. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption about a century ago. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity.
Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards.
At the summit, one can find a two metre high flag of Tanzania in metal and also a milestone in concrete with "Socialist Peak 4562.13M" written.
See also
References
- ^ "Meru". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0202-16=.
- ^ Mount Meru at SummitPost.org
- ^ A view of Mount Meru from Mount Kilimanjaro
External links
- Mount Meru at Peakware
- Satellite pictures of Mount Meru
- trekkingvisions Information about the Mount Meru Trek
- Mount Meru, Tanzania
- Mount Meru entry on Walkopedia
 Topography of Mount Meru |
 Mount Meru and Ngurdoto Crater (image top) from space |
 View from Mt Meru towards Mt Kilimanjaro |
 View from Arusha Town |
 Mt Meru from Momella gate |
 Mt Meru from Machame Hut |
 Sunrise on Mt Kili from the summit of Mt Meru |
 Image of Mt. Meru taken from Kilimanjaro |
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