NOVA | Volcano Above the Clouds

Volcano Above the Clouds: Join a scientific expedition to the glacier-capped summit of Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain.

Vanishing Into Thin Air
Glaciers are shrinking, not just on Kilimanjaro but worldwide. Does it matter?

Tour Kilimanjaro
Visit the peak's six ecological zones, from steamy rain forests to arctic summit.

The Seven Summits
Explore the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Mountain Weather
Find out how mountains create their own distinct weather patterns.

Shrinking Glaciers
Glaciologist Lonnie Thompson explains why glaciers are like coal-mine canaries for the climate, and why we need to read their archives fast.

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Airs on PBS May 29, 2007
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