Space & the Universe

How many kilometers does Olympus Mons on Mars, the tallest volcano in the solar system, rise above the surrounding plains?

Answer

25 km

It's nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, but its slopes are so gentle that a hiker standing on it might not realize they were on a mountain at all — its base is about the size of Arizona.

Source: NASA Mars Exploration

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