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