How Good Is Your Geographic? [5]

[gadjo_dilo]

The third is in India but I can't remember its name. I'm sure Storm knows it.

[anfield5]

everest - is the highest above sea level so it is one of the three

[Tazio]

The peak of Chimborazo is the furthest from the center of the earth..... mate

[steveaki13]

What Taz said. Because of the shape of the earth its top is actually further from the centre of the earth than Everest. I believe its in Ecuador or Bolivia isn't it.

This obviously is not an attempt at an answer, just hoping I am thinking of the right one.

[Tazio]

Steve!

[anfield5]

The peak of Chimborazo is the furthest from the center of the earth..... mate

Correct - Chimborazo is another that can claim the highest mountain claim. It is not as high above sea level as Everest, but since it is on the equator (not quite but close enough) and the Earth is squashed and not round, Chimborazo's peak is further from the centre of the Earth

[anfield5]

so we have

Everest - highest above level
Chimborazo - furthest point from the centre of the Earth
Starter did mention a fact about number 3 i.e. starts under water and is therefore tallest from base to peak, but what is is called?

[Tazio]

I'll guess it is one of the Hawaiian Islands???

[Storm]

Mauna Kea

[Tazio]

Uranusmauipoopoo