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Where is the worldโ€™s largest volcano in the Solar System?

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Quick Answer

The largest volcano in the Solar System is Olympus Mons, located on Mars.

The Full Story

Olympus Mons is a giant shield volcano on Mars, near the planetโ€™s western hemisphere. It rises about 22 kilometers above the surrounding plains, making it far taller than any volcano on Earth. Its base is roughly 600 kilometers across, though estimates vary. Olympus Mons is a central feature of Martian geology and evidence of long-lived volcanic activity on the planet.

Key Facts

1.Located on Mars
2.About 22 km high
3.Roughly 600 km across at the base

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