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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_highest_mountainsList of highest mountains on Earth - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · A popular and intuitive way to distinguish mountains from subsidiary peaks is by their height above the highest saddle connecting it to a higher summit, a measure called topographic prominence or re-ascent (the higher summit is called the "parent peak"). A common definition of a mountain is a summit with 300 m (980 ft) prominence.

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesMount Everest: Record summits made by Nepali and British ...

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   1 day ago · Kami Rita Sherpa, 54, scaled the world's tallest mountain for a 29th time while British man Kenton Cool marked his 18th peak. Sherpa, already the world-record holder, beat his own landmark in ...

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   How do you know if a mountain is a subsidiary peak?

   • A popular and intuitive way to distinguish mountains from subsidiary peaks is by their height above the highest saddle connecting it to a higher summit, a measure called topographic prominence or re-ascent (the higher summit is called the "parent peak"). A common definition of a mountain is a summit with 300 m (980 ft) prominence.

   List of highest mountains on Earth - Wikipedia

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4. www.cnn.com › weather › live-newsAurora lights up the sky in geomagnetic storm - CNN

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   3 days ago · Aurora seen in Atlanta area around 10:30 p.m. ET. (Emily Smith/CNN) A stunning aurora, caused by a severe geomagnetic storm, is painting the sky shades of pink, purple and green as it spreads into ...

5. www.australia.com › en-us › placesGuide to the Blue Mountains, NSW - Tourism Australia

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   2 days ago · The Blue Mountains is best known for its soaring sandstone ridges blanketed in native bushland. Nestled within the wilderness lie charming mountain towns, ancient Aboriginal rock art and the iconic tourist attraction of Scenic World.

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7. www.msn.com › en-us › travel20 Fascinating Geography Facts Most Americans Don’t Know - MSN

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   2 days ago · Crater Lake in Oregon holds the title of the deepest lake in the United States, with depths reaching up to 1,949 feet. Formed around 7,700 years ago by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama ...