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. Towering above the clouds at an astounding magnitude, it reaches up to the heavens, becoming Earth's tallest peak when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Its steep slopes are home to a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from lush volcanic forests at low