REACHING FOR THE STARS: MAUNA KEA, EARTH'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN

Perched high atop the island of Hawaii lies a colossal mountain known as Mauna Kea. Rising above the clouds at an astounding height, it reaches up to the heavens, becoming Earth's tallest peak when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Its rugged slopes are home to a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from lush volcanic forests at lower ele