ZME Science has a nice article on the 5 tallest mountains from around the world, including pictures and descriptions, check it out. Here are the top five, I find it interesting that they all peak at around the same height..
1. Everest – 8848 meters.
2. K2 – 8,611 meters.
3. Kanchendzonga – 8,586 meters.
4. Lhotse – 8,516 meters.
5. Makalu – 8,485 meters.
Article Link: www.zmescience.com
(Photo of Mt. Everest by Carpe Feline)