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LOOK: Australia 🇦🇺 has just named the world’s smallest mountain: Mount Paltry, which is only 7 cm tall.
Even though it’s tiny, scientists say it’s a real mountain because it’s made the same way as big mountains just much, much smaller.
This little rock has caught the attention of researchers and visitors from around the world.
However, there is no verifiable geographical record for “Mount Paltry.” Per records, Mount Wycheproof in Victoria is the smallest officially recognised mountain in Australia. This actual mountain stands about 42–43 m above the surrounding plain. Is this officially the world’s smallest mountain? Yes, it is.
The viral mystiof Mount Paltry shows that amazing things in nature don’t have to be huge to be special, and even pebbles are also confused with their identity. 😅✌🏻
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