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Most people regard the Hawaiian islands as a tropical getaway, with year-round warmth and lush greenery. While much of this statement is true*, there is an exception: "Mauna Kea," (pronounced "Mow-nah-Kay-ah") which means "white mountain" in Hawaiian. It is located on the island of Hawaii, commonly known as the "Big Island." The central and highest cone (Pu'u Wekiu) is 13,796 feet (4,205 m), and is the highest point in the state. But what is even more fascinating is that Mauna Kea is actually the tallest mountain in the world from base to summit. This is because the mountain's base is located on the seafloor about 19,000 feet (5,800 m) below the Pacific ocean, which brings the total height to about 33,000 feet (10,000 m).

Due to this high elevation, the summit of this dormant volcano becomes covered in snow during the Northern Hemisphere winter each year. This makes it a popular destination for experienced skiers and snowboarders. Another interesting fact about Mauna Kea is that it is considered one of the best astronomical sites in the world. For this reason the summit houses many of the world's largest and leading astronomical observatories and boasts over a dozen telescopes.

Exemplifying the essence of the white mountain, our Mauna Kea Hawaiian Indoor Fountain is a very small representation of this one-of-a-kind place. The bowl is made from hand turned Pacific acacia wood and is sealed to prevent deterioration. The pump in the center of the bowl and is protected by a solid plastic cylinder. The center rock sits atop the cylinder and resembles the mountain, as it is made from feather rock** (a light volcanic rock found primarily in the southwestern United States). We have carefully ground an indentation into the "summit" of the center rock to allow for our simulated snow. The snow is actually crumbled white Italian marble pieces, which are placed in the summit indentation and scattered into the bowl below with smooth black river rocks.

Bring your level of cool to new heights by ordering our Mauna Kea tropical tabletop fountain. From all of us at Fountains of Hawaii, mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)! 

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* Hawaii actually has a vast climate and terrain, depending on your location in the islands, representing nearly every ecosystem type found on our planet. Aside from Mauna Kea's alpine climate, we have humid tropical rain forests (including the World's wettest spot) and arid deserts.