New Discovery Challenges Mount Everest’s Claim as Tallest Mountain in the World
For centuries, Mount Everest has held the undisputed title as the tallest mountain on Earth, standing at an awe-inspiring 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. However, recent findings in 2024 have sparked fresh debate and fascination worldwide, as scientists reveal that another mountain may actually be taller when measured by alternative criteria. The conventional method to determine a mountain’s height is by measuring the distance from sea level to its summit. Everest has reigned supreme under this standard, located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border. But new research and technological advancements have prompted experts to reassess this long-held