List of mountains by elevation explained

This is an incomplete list of notable mountains on Earth, sorted by elevation in metres above sea level.For a complete list of mountains over 7200 m high, with at least 500 m of prominence, see List of highest mountains. See also a list of mountains ranked by prominence.

8,000 metres

There are 14 mountains over 8000m (26,000feet), which are often referred to as the Eight-thousanders. (Some people have claimed there are six more 8,000m peaks in Nepal, making for a total of 20.[1]) All are in the two highest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas and the Karakoram.

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7,000 metres

There are 132 mountains between 7,000 and 8,000 metres (22,966 ft and 26,247 ft)

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6,000 metres

Mountains between 6,000 and 7,000 metres (19,685 ft and 21,966 ft)

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5,000 metres

Mountains between 5,000 and 6,000 metres (16,404 ft and 19,685 ft)

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4,000 metres

Mountains between 4,000 and 5,000 metres (13,123 ft and 16,404 ft)

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3,000 metres

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2,000 metres

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1,000 metres

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Under 1,000 metres

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: There are six more 8,000m peaks in Nepal, experts say. The Kathmandhu Post. Retrieved 1 April 2023

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