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The World's Mountain Ranges
U.S. Continental Divide
11,000-12,000 ft; 3657 m
2.25 miles vertical
Mt. Rainier - Washington
14,467 ft; 4400 m
2.75 miles vertical
Cotopaxi - Ecuador
19,347 ft; 5900 m
3.66 miles vertical
Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, Africa
19,341 ft; 5900 m
3.66 miles vertical
Denali / Mt. McKinley - Alaska
20,310 ft; 6190 m
3.84 miles vertical
Aconcagua - Argentina
22,837 ft; 6960 m
4.33 miles vertical
MT. EVEREST - HIMALAYAS
29,032 ft; 8848 m
5.50 miles vertical
COMMONALITIES
Result of Volcanic Activity / Tectonic Plate Shifts
Create Own and Affect Weather Patterns
Human Element / Cost
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