<strong>The seven second summits:</strong> This term is used to describe the second highest peaks on every continent. The best known is<strong> K2</strong> (pictured).<br /><strong>Continent: </strong>Asia. <strong>Elevation: </strong>28,251 ft.
The seven second summits: This term is used to describe the second highest peaks on every continent. The best known is K2 (pictured).
Continent: Asia. Elevation: 28,251 ft.
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<strong>Ojos del Salado:</strong> With a name that means "Salty Eyes" in Spanish, this is the world's highest volcano. <strong>Continent:</strong> South America. <strong>Elevation:</strong> 22,615 ft.
Ojos del Salado: With a name that means "Salty Eyes" in Spanish, this is the world's highest volcano. Continent: South America. Elevation: 22,615 ft.
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<strong>Mount Logan:</strong> Located in the Saint Elias Mountains of the Yukon region, Logan is Canada's tallest mountain. <strong>Continent:</strong> North America. <strong>Elevation:</strong> 19,551 ft.
Mount Logan: Located in the Saint Elias Mountains of the Yukon region, Logan is Canada's tallest mountain. Continent: North America. Elevation: 19,551 ft.
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<strong>Dykh-Tau: </strong>Situated in the Caucasus mountain range in Russia, near the border with Georgia, Dykh-Tau's presence on the list can be controversial. Some consider the Caucasus part of Europe and others believe it's in Asia. <strong>Continent:</strong> Europe. <strong>Elevation: </strong>17,077 ft.
Dykh-Tau: Situated in the Caucasus mountain range in Russia, near the border with Georgia, Dykh-Tau's presence on the list can be controversial. Some consider the Caucasus part of Europe and others believe it's in Asia. Continent: Europe. Elevation: 17,077 ft.
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<strong>Mount Kenya: </strong>Formed of a volcano, Kenya's highest peak is called Kirinyaga by the local Kikuyu people. <strong>Continent:</strong> Africa. <strong>Elevation:</strong> 17,057 ft.
Mount Kenya: Formed of a volcano, Kenya's highest peak is called Kirinyaga by the local Kikuyu people. Continent: Africa. Elevation: 17,057 ft.
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<strong>Mount Tyree:</strong> Due to its location on Antarctica, Mount Tyree is the least-climbed of the second summits. <strong>Continent:</strong> Antarctica. <strong>Elevation: </strong>15,919 ft.
Mount Tyree: Due to its location on Antarctica, Mount Tyree is the least-climbed of the second summits. Continent: Antarctica. Elevation: 15,919 ft.
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<strong>Mount Townsend:</strong> This is the second-tallest peak on the continent of Australia. However, not everyone accepts its place on the second summits list. See the next slide for more. <strong>Continent:</strong> Australia. <strong>Elevation:</strong> 7,247 ft.
Mount Townsend: This is the second-tallest peak on the continent of Australia. However, not everyone accepts its place on the second summits list. See the next slide for more. Continent: Australia. Elevation: 7,247 ft.
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<strong>Puncak Mandala:</strong> Puncak Mandala is in Indonesia. For those who believe the region of Australia should include not only the country itself but Australasia and Oceania, Puncak Mandala clocks in as the second-highest peak in the area. <br /><strong>Continent:</strong> Australia. <strong>Elevation: </strong>15,617 ft.
Puncak Mandala: Puncak Mandala is in Indonesia. For those who believe the region of Australia should include not only the country itself but Australasia and Oceania, Puncak Mandala clocks in as the second-highest peak in the area.
Continent: Australia. Elevation: 15,617 ft.
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