Highest Volcanoes on Earth by Elevation
Source:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Key Findings
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Ojos del Salado leads in Elevation (Meters ASL) with 6,893.
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Average Elevation (Meters ASL): 5,955 · median: 6,083.
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Gap: Ojos del Salado is 1.8× larger than Mount Fuji.
About This Dataset
Highest Volcanoes on Earth by Elevation
This chart showcases the highest volcanoes on Earth ranked by their elevation above sea level. Leading the list is Ojos del Salado in Chile, towering at 6,893 meters, followed closely by Nevado Tres Cruces at 6,748 meters and Llullaillaco at 6,739 meters. These majestic peaks not only represent geological wonders but also attract adventurers and researchers alike.
Analysis
The top three in Elevation (Meters ASL) are Ojos del Salado (6,893), Nevado Tres Cruces (6,748) and Llullaillaco (6,739). The 8 entries in Elevation (Meters ASL) cover a range of 3,117, from 6,893 down to 3,776. First and second are separated by 145, so the leader sits inside the field rather than apart from it. The other 6 are bunched between 3,776 and 6,739 Elevation (Meters ASL).
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 8 observations
- Measure
- Elevation (Meters ASL)
- Last updated
- 6 September 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value.
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