Mount Logan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Mount Logan?Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon, Canada
2. How high is Mount Logan?5,959 meters (19,551 feet)
3. Which continent is Mount Logan in?Second-highest peak in North America
4. What is the topographic prominence?6th most topographically prominent peak on Earth
5. What is the annual growth?Approximately 0.35 mm per year due to tectonic uplifting
6. Why is Mount Logan still growing?The mountain is pushed upward by tectonic forces. It rises about 0.35 millimeters each year.

Topographic Prominence: A measure of a mountain's height relative to the surrounding terrain, indicating its isolation and dominance.
Massif: A compact group of mountains or a large mountain mass with several peaks, often forming a distinct geological unit.
Tectonic Uplifting: The geological process where the Earth's crust is raised or deformed by forces originating within the planet.
Geological Survey: An official government organization responsible for mapping and studying the geology, mineral resources, and natural hazards of a country.