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because it was the second peak in the Karakoram Range of the ... K2 is also 
named after the English topographer Henry Godwin-Austen who first explored ... 
the tallest mountain in the world because a brief, uncertain measurement using 
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about 15,000 feet ... the symbol K2 because it was the second peak measured in 
the Karakoram Range. The name Mount Godwin Austen is for the peak's first 
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... It was given the name K2 because it was the second peak measured in this 
range. It was also named Godwin Austen for the peak's first surveyor, H.H. 
Godwin... [DOC] [TLE] Why is the mountain named K2? - Quora [PAR] It's Mt. Godwin-Austin, for one of the surveyor generals of Pakistan (I think, just 
like Everest). ... There's a couple dozen K (Karakorum) peaks (which were sur. ... 
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were 200 Km apart, on a paper for measuring their heights and surveying 
purposes. [DOC] [TLE] In what mountain range is K2 located? - FunTrivia.com [PAR] Aug 1, 2001 ... Godwin Austen Glacier and K2 in the Karakoram Range, Pakistan ... also called 
MOUNT GODWIN AUSTEN, called locally Dapsang, ... The glacier and snow-
covered mountain rises from its base at about ... K2 because it was the second 
peak measured in the Karakoram ... It's a fun way to start your day! [DOC] [TLE] Where on earth are Tenzing Peak and Hillary Peak anyway?  Mark ... [PAR] Sep 11, 2013 ... Two mountains in Nepal are to be named after Tenzing Norgay and ... two 
unnamed mountains be called Hillary Peak and Tenzing Peak, ... one for the 
second peak and its survey designation K2 stuck despite a ... After all, it's only 
mountaineers, surveyors and explorers who bother to ... You might also like. [DOC] [TLE] How did K2, the second highest mountain on Earth get it's name ... [PAR] Nov 17, 2010 ... The other peaks were originally named K1, K3, K4 and K5, but have since been 
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on Earth, located in the Karakoram segment of the Himalayan range. ... of 
Gasherbrum IV that while the name of K2 owes its origin to chance, its... [DOC] [TLE] English articles: K2 [PAR] Sep 26, 2012 ... It was named K2 because it was the second peak measured in the Karakoram 
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Godwin ... The glacier- and snow-covered mountain rises from its base at about ... 
it makes K2 is one of the world's most difficult mountains to climb. [DOC] [TLE] How to Climb the Abruzzi Spur on K2 | Pakistan, Camps and To Get [PAR] K2 (8611m) is the 1st highest mountain peak in Pakistan in the Karakoram range 
... as its common name (K stands for Karakoram, 2 means it was the second peak 
listed). ... Globe Mountains, Mountains 03,

Question: Named for its surveyor, it's also known as K2 because it was the second peak measured in the Karakoram range
Answer: Mount Godwin-Austen