Mount Mikeno

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Mount Mikeno is a steep, glaciated stratovolcano in the Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known for its rugged terrain and proximity to endangered mountain gorilla habitats.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain
stratovolcano
climate alpine climate at higher elevations
continent Africa
country Democratic Republic of the Congo
elevation 14557 ft
4437 m
geologicalAge Quaternary
hasConservationStatus within UNESCO World Heritage Site Virunga National Park
hasFeature glaciated slopes
rugged terrain
hasWildlife Albertine Rift endemic species
mountain gorilla
hazardPotential volcanic hazard (dormant or inactive)
is one of the highest mountains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
one of the highest peaks in the Virunga Mountains
isPartOf Great Rift Valley system
knownFor challenging climbing conditions
proximity to endangered mountain gorilla habitats
languageOfToponym Kinyarwanda
lastEruption unknown
locatedIn Democratic Republic of the Congo
Virunga Mountains
Virunga National Park
mountainRange Virunga Mountains
near Mount Karisimbi
Mount Nyiragongo
linked to: Nyiragongo

Rwanda border
habitat of mountain gorillas
parentRange Virunga Mountains
partOf Albertine Rift
East African Rift
protectedArea Virunga National Park
region North Kivu Province
slopeCharacteristic very steep slopes
tourismActivity gorilla trekking in surrounding areas
type steep stratovolcano
volcanicArcOrBelt Western Rift Valley volcanoes
volcanicField Virunga volcanic field
linked to: Virunga Mountains

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Mount Karisimbi hasNearbyVolcano Mount Mikeno
Virunga Mountains contains Mount Mikeno