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TheUmgawa t1_j2386pk wrote

Reply to comment by Fantastic_Ad1613 in TIL that the Hawaii’s Maunakea Volcano, the world’s tallest mountain, (10,210 m or 33,500 ft from base to peak) was first ascended successfully over three days in February 2021. Over half of it is underwater. by Fantastic_Ad1613

Guinness also has records for things like Most Snails on a Face, so I'm pretty sure they'll give a qualifying award to pretty much anybody who pays their fee.

"Well, you're not the tallest above sea level, and you're not the tallest from base to pinnacle... unless... yes, we'll just count everything all the way to the bottom of the ocean! You are now the tallest. Congratulations. That will be four thousand dollars please."

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mfb- t1_j23yro9 wrote

This particular record looks weird (why does a submarine count but a helicopter would not?), but Mauna Kea is frequently recognized as tallest mountain measured from its base (which is kilometers below the ocean surface).

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snow_michael t1_j264fx5 wrote

Guiness Book of Records does not charge for entries

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