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