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Iván Ernesto Gómez Carrasco en la cima del Monte Everest
The summit of Mount Everest. The summit is 8,800 metres high (29,000 ft).

The summit is the top of a mountain or hill. In geography, the elevation of mountains is measured. The elevation is the difference in height between sea level and the top of a mountain or hill. A peak is a pointed mountain, though not always.

Images for kids

  • Monte Rosa summit

    View from the summit of Switzerland's highest, Monte Rosa

  • Damavand in winter

    The summit of Mount Damavand, Iran, in winter

  • View of Jeff Davis Peak from Wheeler Peak

    Jeff Davis Peak, one of the highest peaks entirely within Nevada, United States

  • Mt Elbrus Caucasus

    Mount Elbrus and its two peaks (Caucasus, Russia)

  • SiskiyouSummit

    Siskiyou Mountain Summit sign along Interstate 5, marking the highest point along the highway


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