Largest active volcano
The current largest active volcano record is 75,000 km³, held by Mauna Loa. Last checked October 14, 2026.
75,000
km³
Mauna Loa
- Holder
- Mauna Loa
- Record
- 75,000 km³
- Exact figure
- At least 75,000 km³
- Location
- Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii, United States
- Recognized by
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- usgs.gov Read the source
- guinnessworldrecords.com Largest active volcano
- usgs.gov Geology and history mauna loa
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