Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the closest point on Earth to the sun due to the equatorial bulge.
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Because Earth bulges at the equator, Chimborazo’s summit is the farthest point from Earth’s center, even though it’s not the tallest by sea level. “Closest to the sun” here means farthest from Earth’s center, not highest elevation above sea level.
🤯 "Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the closest point on Earth to the Sun due to the equatorial bulge. The mountain that quietly one-ups Everest without making a fuss."