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When was the first ascent of Mount Elgon recorded?
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Quick Answer
The first recorded ascent of Mount Elgon was made in 1890 by Ernest Gedge and J. H. Wilson.
The Full Story
The first known ascent of Mount Elgon occurred in 1890, when British explorers Ernest Gedge and J. H. Wilson reached the summit area. Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya. Its highest point, Wagagai, rises to about 4,321 meters. The mountain’s huge caldera and wide slopes make it very different from sharper alpine peaks. Early exploration of Mount Elgon contributed to mapping East Africa’s highlands.
Key Facts
1.First ascent: 1890
2.Height: about 4,321 m
3.Extinct shield volcano on the Uganda-Kenya border
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