Where is the world’s largest volcano located?

The largest volcano in the world is the Mauna Loa, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It spans an area of over 5,271 square kilometers (2,035 square miles) and rises 4,169 meters (13,681 feet) above sea level. Mauna Loa is a shield volcano, meaning it erupts with relatively low-viscosity lava that flows easily, creating wide, gently sloping mountains. It has erupted 33 times since its first recorded eruption in 1843 and remains one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.