Seven Second Summits
Further information: Seven Second SummitsThe second highest mountains of each continent (the Seven Second Summits), which in virtually every case are more difficult to climb than the highest peaks of each continent:
| Summit | Elevation m | Continent | Range | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kenya | 5,199 (17,057 ft) | Africa | Kenyan highlands | Kenya |
| Mount Tyree | 4,852 (15,919 ft) | Antarctica | Sentinel Range | n/a (claimed by Chile) |
| Julianatop (Puncak Mandala) | 4,760 (15,617 ft) | Oceania | Jayawijaya Mountains | Indonesia |
| K2 | 8,611 (28,251 ft) | Asia | Karakoram | Pakistan-China |
| Dykh-Tau | 5,205 (17,076 ft) | Europe | Caucasus | Russian Federation |
| Mount Logan | 5,959 (19,550 ft) | North America | Saint Elias Mountains | Canada |
| Ojos del Salado | 6,893 (22,614 ft) | South America | Andes | Argentina-Chile |
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