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News Release 13-152
Scientists confirm existence of largest single volcano on Earth
Massive underwater shield volcano rivals biggest in solar system
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Seafloor 3-D image shows size and shape of Tamu Massif, Earth's largest single volcano.
Credit: Will Sager
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Sites drilled by scientists aboard the JOIDES Resolution on Expedition 324/Shatsky Rise.
Credit: Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
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Geoscientist Will Sager, left/center, waits to inspect a core sample drilled on Expedition 324.
Credit: Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
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Researcher Margaret Hastedt labels pieces of core collected during Expedition 324.
Credit: Integrated Ocean Drilling Program
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Olympus Mons (Latin for Mount Olympus) is a large shield volcano on the planet Mars.
Credit: NASA
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Mauna Loa has been called the largest volcano on Earth in volume and area covered.
Credit: USGS
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