Which volcano has the tallest summit above sea level on Earth?
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Ojos del Salado, on the Argentina–Chile border, is the highest volcano on Earth at about 6,893 meters above sea level. It is also one of the tallest mountains in the Andes.
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Ojos del Salado is generally recognized as the highest volcano on Earth, reaching about 6,893 meters, or 22,615 feet, above sea level. It lies in the Andes along the Argentina–Chile border. Although it is extremely high, it is not the tallest volcano from base to summit when measured from the ocean floor. Its extreme altitude makes it one of the highest points in South America and one of the most impressive volcanic peaks on the planet.
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