Home/Interesting facts/Mauna Kea1 / 1ItemMauna Keain Interesting facts by Ivana ZivadinovicLike this itemFollow Ivana ZivadinovicOpen in appMauna Kea on “Interesting facts”, a list by Ivana Zivadinovic on TheLysts.DetailsDescriptionThe tallest mountain in the world when measured from base to summit.CategoryNatural WonderSourcehttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2023/field/wonders-of-the-world/Date DiscoveredAncient timesLocationHawaii, USASignificanceImportant site for astronomical observations.PopularityModerateFun FactIts peak is often snow-capped, despite being in the tropics.Myth or RealityRealityPreviousSalar de UyuniRelated itemsGreat Wall of ChinaBlue WhaleMount EverestBermuda TriangleReport