Earth's Extreme Points
The Earth, although appearing spherical, is technically an oblate spheroid, with subtle variations in diameter due to its spin. While Mount Everest is often considered the highest point above sea level, other mountains like Chimborazo and Mauna Kea challenge this notion when measured from their bases. Additionally, gravity varies slightly across the planet, with the highest gravity found in the Arctic Ocean and the lowest atop Mount Huascarán in Peru.In this clip
From this podcast
Everything Everywhere Daily
The Earth's Most Extreme Places
Related Questions