This colourful cropland patchwork is located on the fertile flanks of Mount Elgon, Uganda at an elevation of 2,400 metres above sea level. The extinct shield volcano, the oldest in East Africa, is mostly covered in clouds and provides an infinite flow of wonderful waterfalls. Due to the climate at this elevation, the cultivated crops experience more temperate weather conditions compared to crops m ...[Read More]
Imaggeo on Mondays: Mount Elgon, a balance between fertility and destruction
Don't be fooled by the peaceful view . Credit: Jente Broeckx (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)