Mauna Kea

Riley Kirk "White Mountain."

World map

HOTTTT!

Hoootttt spot!

Erosion

Protection

• Sacred to Hawaiians

• Home to the endangered

Sacred earthy location

Tallest mountain? • Everest Highest

altitude

• Mauna Kea world’s tallest

Observatory

High altitudeClear air

Most powerful telescope Far from urban area

Great skiing and snowboarding

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