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Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea. / pedrik, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

WorldBlue  In short

One of the highest mountains in the world if measured from its underwater base – 10,203 m high. Above sea level, it rises by 4,207 m. Due to dry and stable air above the volcano, it is one of the best places in the world for astronomical observation.

4.6 out of 10 stars 45.7%

GPS coordinates
19.8207 N 155.46803 W
Location, address
Oceania, United States, Hawaii, central part of Hawai’i island

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