− | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography], '''prominence''', also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop (in North America), or prime factor (in Europe), is a [[concept]] used in the categorization of hills and [[mountains]], also known as [[peak]]s. It is a [[measure]] of the [[independent]] stature of a [[summit]]; compare [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_profile topographic profile]. | + | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography], '''prominence''', also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop (in North America), or prime factor (in Europe), is a [[concept]] used in the categorization of hills and [[mountains]], also known as peaks. It is a [[measure]] of the [[independent]] stature of a [[summit]]; compare [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_profile topographic profile]. |