Top 10 Largest Volcanoes Worldwide

20th January, 2024

SOUMI MITRA

Volcanoes, with their awe-inspiring eruptions and geological significance, have always captured the human imagination.

Among these giants, some stand out not only for their fiery display but also for their sheer size. In this article, we will explore the top-10 largest volcanoes in the world 

Kilimanjaro

Location: Tanzania Height: 19341 ft / 5895 mt Feature: Highest volcano outside South America; the highest peak in Africa

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Cotopaxi

Location: Ecuador Height: 19347 ft / 5897 mt Feature: Second highest in Ecuador

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Chimborazo

Location: Ecuador Height: 20561 ft / 6267 mt Feature: Farthest point from Earth’s centre

8

Nevado Sajama

Location: Bolivia Height: 21463 ft / 6542 mt Feature: The highest peak in Bolivia

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Llullaillaco

Location: Argentina-Chile Height: 22110 ft / 6739 mt Feature: Second Highest Active Volcano on Earth

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Ojos del Salado

Location: Argentina–Chile Height: 22615 ft / 6893 mt Feature: World's Highest Holocene Volcano

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Piton des Neiges

Location: Reunion, France Height: 23199 ft / 7071 mt Feature: Located about 800 Kilometers East of Madagascar

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Location: Canary Islands, Spain Height: 24606 ft / 7500 mt Feature: Highest Peak on Spanish soil

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Haleakalā

Location: Hawaii, U.S.A Height: 30000 ft / 9144 mt Feature: Hawaiian volcanoes are called “shield volcanoes”

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Mauna Loa

Location: Hawaii, U.S.A Height: 30085 ft / 9170 mt Feature: Largest Active volcano in the World

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