A view of Denali in Denali National Park, Alaska. -AFP
WASHINGTON: The tallest peak in North America not only just lost the name it carried for a century, it also lost 10 feet in stature due to modern-day measurements, scientists said Wednesday.
“A new, official height for Denali has been measured at 20,310 feet (6,190 meters), just 10 feet less than the previous elevation of 20,320 feet (6,193.5 meters) which was established using 1950’s era technology,” the US Geological Survey said in a statement.
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