Everest is the highest mountain in the world if we measure it from sea level, however, there are other mountains higher than this one, if we use another parameter to calculate its height. Mauna Loa Located in Hawaii is the largest volcano in the world. It reaches 4200 meters above sea level and about 6000 meters below sea level. Volcanoes can grow: Volcanoes are not static structures, their size can increase. Lava and ash accumulate as layers, in such a way that, over the years, their size increases. In fact, this is one of the mechanisms of formation of the planet’s elevations. However, the largest volcano known for the man is not found on Earth but on the planet Mars: it is called Mount Olympus and is 27 km long. Tall.
