Annapurna II

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Annapurna II?Approximately 7,937 meters (26,040 feet)
2. What is the location?Central Himalayas, Nepal
3. What is the prominence?2,437 meters (7,995 feet)
4. Where is Annapurna II located?It is in the central Himalayas of Nepal, at the eastern end of the Annapurna massif.
5. How tall is Annapurna II?The mountain rises to a height that makes it the 16th tallest in the world. Its prominence, the height it stands above surrounding land, is 2,437 meters (about 8,000 feet).

Massif: A compact group of mountains forming a distinct geological unit.
Prominence: A measure of a peak's height relative to the lowest contour line that encircles it and no higher summit.
Isolation: The shortest distance from a peak to any point of higher elevation.
Alpine Climate: The climate found at high altitudes, characterized by cold temperatures and harsh conditions.