REACHING FOR THE STARS: MAUNA KEA, EARTH'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN

Perched high atop the island of Hawaii stands a colossal mountain known as Mauna Kea. Rising above the clouds at an astounding height, it reaches towards the heavens, becoming Earth's highest peak when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Its rugged slopes are home to a variety of unique ecosystems, ranging from lush desert forests at lower e