Mount Kenya glaciers
CountryKenya
Area0.07 km2
TypeIce cap
About Mount Kenya glaciers
Once had 18 glaciers. Now only a few tiny patches remain. Lewis Glacier, the largest, has lost 90% since 1934. Will be completely ice-free within a decade. Mount Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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