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Although Mauna Kea has a lower elevation than Mt. Everest (because it's base is below sea level), if you were to compare Mauna Kea and Mt. Everest in their height (from base to crest), Mauna Kea is taller than Mt. Everest.

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Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world standing 8,586m (28,169ft) high while Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world standing at 8,848m (29,029ft)

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No, It is not larger than Mauna Loa, it is taller because it starts high above sea level. Mauna Loa is 56,000 feet tall from base to top, most of which is under water.

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