Unexplainable
What’s the tallest mountain in the world?
Jun 5, 2024
Exploring the debate over the tallest mountains aside from Everest, the challenges of measuring Mount Everest's height, and the cultural significance of mountain height in the climbing community. Also, discussing the simplicity of using the Zachtok app for doctor appointments and the comfort and style of Bombas socks amid fashion trends.
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- Measuring Mount Everest's height is complex due to fluctuating sea levels, challenging the title of the tallest mountain.
- Mountains like Mauna Kea and Denali challenge Everest in height due to unique base-to-peak measurements.
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The Constantly Changing Height of Everest
Measuring the height of Mount Everest is no easy task. The official height of Everest is in flux due to the challenging process of determining sea level, which serves as the base measurement for mountains. The height of Everest is affected by factors like the bulge at the equator and the gravitational pull of large objects. Geologists are working on a new model for sea level to create a universal reference point for measuring mountain heights.
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