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1. Mauna Kea in Hawaii is often considered the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base. Where is its base?
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Its base is on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, which is about 5,000-6,000 meters (16,400-19,700 ft) deep. When measured from this underwater base to its summit, its total height is over 10,000 meters (33,000 ft), making it taller than Mount Everest from base to peak.