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Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda and Kenya. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
Satellite imagery captures Mount Elgon’s broad, near-circular form, with a central caldera marking the collapsed core of the ancient volcano.
Satellite image of Mount Elgon National Park across Uganda and Kenya
Straddling Uganda and Kenya, the massif rises over 3,000 metres above surrounding plains, with forested slopes inside protected park boundaries.
Copernicus Sentinel-2 view of Mount Elgon’s forested massif and caldera
The mountain supports diverse ecosystems and acts as a key water source, while satellite data track land use and conservation pressures.
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