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Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on Earth
Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest active volcano on the planet.
Why it is true
Its name means long mountain in Hawaiian. It is a shield volcano with broad, rounded slopes, built by high-volume lava flows that travel long distances.
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