Chimborazo is the highest peak in the world. Why isn't it Mount Everest?
Chimborazo is at the equator, while Mount Everest is much further from the equator.
🌎 The Earth, oval in shape, at a greater distance to travel from the center of the earth to the equator. Mount Everest which, being farther from the equator, is therefore a little flatter. Which brings it closer to the center of the earth.
⛰️ As a result, Everest is 6,382 km away from the center of the earth while the summit of Chimborazo is 6,384 km away. This makes Chimborazo the furthest peak from the center of the earth.
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Chimborazo is at the equator, while Mount Everest is much further from the equator.
🌎 The Earth, oval in shape, at a greater distance to travel from the center of the earth to the equator. Mount Everest which, being farther from the equator, is therefore a little flatter. Which brings it closer to the center of the earth.
⛰️ As a result, Everest is 6,382 km away from the center of the earth while the summit of Chimborazo is 6,384 km away. This makes Chimborazo the furthest peak from the center of the earth.
👉 If you thought it was Mount Everest, then share this post with one of your friends to see if he too fell into the same trap.
#chimborazo #mountains #ecuador #nature #volcano #volcano #journey #exploration #summit #Mountain #everest #hiking #hike⛰️ #hikes #hiking #snow #landscapes #wonderful landscape #countryside