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by yissp 1451 days ago
> There's Muana Kea, which is the _tallest_, meaning the furthest distance from the mountain's base to its peak.

I had thought Denali in Alaska held this honor, but apparently the base of Mauna Kea is considered to be the ocean floor which makes it taller. Interesting.

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Denali has the highest prominence with 20,157′. Mauna Kea's prominence is only 13,803′