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Climbing Kilimanjaro - Smarter Every Day 302

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Boiling point dropped 11.7°C

Boiling water at different altitudes on Kilimanjaro showed a temperature drop from 92.7°C at 8,170 ft to 81.0°C at 19,341 ft. The experiment confirmed that water boils at lower temperatures at higher elevations due to decreased atmospheric pressure.

  • 🌡️ Boiling point decreased by 11.7°C from base camp to the summit.
  • ⛰️ The hike traversed multiple ecological zones, from rainforest to alpine desert.
  • 🫁 Pulse oximeter readings showed oxygen saturation dropping significantly at higher altitudes.
  • ⚠️ Altitude sickness is a serious risk, with guides managing pace and health closely.
  • 🚶 Guides emphasized 'Pole, pole' (slowly, slowly) to aid acclimatization.

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