GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which is the world's largest active volcano by volume?

  1. Mauna Loa
  2. Kilauea
  3. Mount Etna
  4. Mount Nyiragongo

Answer: Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the world's largest active volcano by volume (about 75,000 cu km). It is a shield volcano that has erupted 33 times since 1843. Though Mount Everest is taller above sea level, Mauna Loa is taller from base to summit.

Topic World Geography
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway