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Learn why Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the farthest point from Earth's center, while Mount Everest is not. Find out how Earth's bulge, gravity and sea level affect the measurements of mountain heights.
Mount Everest, known locally as Sagarmatha or Qomolangma, [note 4] is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. [4] .
Find out the 108 mountains with elevations of 7,200 m or more above sea level, and their topographic prominence. Learn about the geographical distribution, the highest peaks, and the challenges of measuring mountain heights.
24 Μαρ 2015 · Learn about the highest and lowest points on Earth, from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, and the challenges and features of each location. See an infographic with details and images of the top 10 highest and lowest points on land and sea.
Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) is the highest point of Athens. Although a beautiful walk up via a circular path, it will be a test of endurance and a challenge in summer.
22 Μαΐ 2016 · Learn why Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador is the highest point on Earth, despite being lower than Mt. Everest in Nepal. Discover how Earth's shape, rotation and gravity affect the measurements of altitude and distance.
Learn about Mount Everest, the peak on the Himalayas that is the highest point on Earth, with a summit at 29,035 ft (8,850 m). Find out its history, geography, and cultural significance from Britannica's editors.
