Mauna Loa eruption 24-hour time lapse from USGS webcam (wait for 00:01:00)TravelSizedRudy t1_iy6hgs0 wrote
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> Chimborazo
That's neat. I did not know that was the furthest point from the center of the earth.
grubas t1_iy6s5zd wrote
Because the earth bulges slightly at the Equator, so everything around that gets a bit of a boost.
Based on sea level Chimborazo is 9,000 feet lower than Everest.
TravelSizedRudy t1_iy6vh1v wrote
The sea is old news. All glory to the bulge!
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