Mauna Kea in Hawaii Is Taller Than Mount Everest When Measured from Base to Summit
Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii, surpasses Mount Everest in height when measured from its base on the seafloor to its summit. Standing at 4,200 meters (13,796 feet) above sea level, the summit houses the world’s most significant observatory for optical, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy.
Mauna Kea’s total height, including the portion below sea level, reaches 10,210 meters (33,500 feet), making it approximately 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) taller than Mount Everest.
