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Description: Find out how mountains create their own distinct weather patterns, often causing wet weather on one side and a dry, clear climate on the other.
NOVA | Volcano Above the Clouds | Mountain Weather | PBS For those who live on or near mountains, a change of climate can be just a short walk away. That's because mountains create their own microclimates—areas in which the climate differs from the prevailing climate. Take Kilimanjaro. This 19,340-foot volcano in Tanzania has microclimates that range from scorching at the base to frigid at the summit. (For a look at the mountain's six ecological zones, see
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Page title:NOVA | Volcano Above the Clouds | Mountain Weather | PBS
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Description:In this interactive feature, find out how mountains create their own distinct weather patterns, often causing wet (or snowy) weather on one side and a dry, clear climate on the other.
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