Inspector_Crazy
Inspector_Crazy t1_j22wgrq wrote
Reply to 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
So, let's raise sea level by 5m. Everest, K2, Fuji, Kilamanjaro, etc all lose 5m of height. Maunakea doesn't. Are we measuring with the right yardstick here?
Inspector_Crazy t1_j22wvfu wrote
Reply to comment by SeattlePassedTheBall 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
So why isn't the entire Tibetan Plateau counted as part of this? And for that matter the entire indian subcontinent? Still feels a bit arbitrary.