Reaching for the Stars: Mauna Kea, Earth's Tallest Mountain
Perched high atop the island of Hawaii lies a colossal mountain known as Mauna Kea. Rising above the clouds at an astounding magnitude, it reaches into the heavens, becoming Earth's highest peak when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Its rugged slopes are home to a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from lush desert forests at lower ele