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Which volcano has the tallest summit above sea level?
Quick Answer
Ojos del Salado on the Chile–Argentina border is the highest active volcano on Earth, with a summit of about 6,893 meters above sea level. It is also one of the highest mountains in the Andes.
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Ojos del Salado is considered the highest active volcano on Earth. Its summit reaches about 6,893 meters above sea level, on the border between Chile and Argentina. It is a stratovolcano in the Andes and is famous for its extremely dry environment, sitting in the Atacama region. Even though it is volcanically active, its eruptions are rare and typically small.
Key Facts
1.Summit is about 6,893 meters above sea level
2.It lies on the Chile–Argentina border
3.It is the highest active volcano on Earth
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