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Which volcano is the tallest above sea level on Earth?

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Quick Answer

Ojos del Salado, on the Argentina–Chile border, is the tallest volcano above sea level at about 6,893 m (22,615 ft).

The Full Story

Ojos del Salado in the Andes is generally recognized as the world’s tallest volcano above sea level. Its summit reaches about 6,893 meters, or 22,615 feet. Because it sits in the high Andes, it rises from an already elevated plateau rather than from sea level. It is also one of the highest active volcanic systems on Earth, although it is not known for historic eruptions in modern times.

Key Facts

1.Height: about 6,893 m above sea level
2.Location: Argentina–Chile border
3.Part of the Andes volcanic arc

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