⛰️ Most topographically prominent peak
Mount Everest · 8,849 m of prominence
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⛰️ Most topographically prominent peak
8,849 m of prominence
Mount Everest · Himalaya
Topographic prominence measures how far a summit stands above the lowest saddle linking it to any higher peak. No mountain on Earth is more isolated-and-dominant than Everest — its prominence equals its height.
Record at a glance
| Record | Most topographically prominent peak |
|---|---|
| Feature | Mount Everest |
| Measurement | 8,849 m of prominence |
| Location | Himalaya |
| Country | Nepal |
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