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Source Parent

Short Definition: The first peak on the prominence line that is both higher and has more prominence.

Usage: The source parent for Mount Robson is Mount Whitney. Although Gannett Peak and Elbert are closer, neither of them has as much prominence as Robson.
Class: Core definition.

Links: See Source Parent. And also Mountain Hierarchies.