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Why Does It Get Colder the Higher You Climb a Mountain? Science Explains It.

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Climbing a mountain means leaving the heat behind and facing lower temperatures. But why does this happen if we are closer to the sun? The answer lies in how the atmosphere heats up and in the physics of air. The Villarrica volcano is a clear example: while its base has more temperate conditions, its summit remains covered in snow due to the low temperatures at high altitudes. It's a common experience: as we ascend a hill or mountain, the air be…
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Climbing a mountain means leaving the heat behind and facing lower temperatures. But why does this happen if we are closer to the sun? The answer lies in how the atmosphere heats up and in the physics of air. The Villarrica volcano is a clear example: while its base has more temperate conditions, its summit remains covered in snow due to the low temperatures at high altitudes. It's a common experience: as we ascend a hill or mountain, the air be…

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meteored.cl broke the news in on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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