The world's highest mountain peaks are a testament to the Earth's geological processes and offer some of the most challenging environments for mountaineers. Here is a list of the top ten highest mountain peaks on Earth, all of which are located in the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges:
Mount Everest - Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, Mount Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, making it the highest peak in the world .
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K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) - Located on the border between Pakistan and China, K2 reaches an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). It is known for its difficulty and has a reputation for being one of the deadliest mountains for climbers .
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Kangchenjunga - This mountain, straddling the border between Nepal and India, is the third highest peak with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Its name translates to "The Five Treasures of Snows," referring to its five high peaks .
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Lhotse - Connected to Mount Everest via the South Col, Lhotse has an elevation of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) and is the fourth highest mountain in the world .
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Makalu - Makalu, located 22 kilometers east of Mount Everest, rises to 8,485 meters (27,838 feet) and is renowned for its distinctive four-sided pyramid shape .
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Cho Oyu - The sixth highest peak, Cho Oyu stands at 8,188 meters (26,864 feet) and is considered one of the easier eight-thousanders to climb, despite its formidable height .
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Dhaulagiri I - Located in Nepal, Dhaulagiri I boasts an elevation of 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) and is known for its dramatic rise from the surrounding terrain .
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Manaslu - Manaslu, the eighth highest peak, rises to 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) and is situated in the Gorkha District of Nepal .
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Nanga Parbat - Known ominously as the "Killer Mountain," Nanga Parbat is located in Pakistan and has an elevation of 8,126 meters (26,660 feet) .
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Annapurna I - Annapurna I, part of the Annapurna massif in Nepal, is the tenth highest peak with an elevation of 8,091 meters (26,545 feet). It is also one of the most dangerous climbs, with a fatality rate that has historically been very high .
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