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There is evidence of past volcanic activity but no current activity. Mars is geologically dead.

The shield volcano, Olympus Mons (Mount Olympus), at 26 km is the highest known mountain in the Solar System. It is an extinct volcano in the vast upland region Tharsis, which contains several other large volcanoes. It is over three times the height of Mount Everest which in comparison stands at just over 8.8 km.

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What planets show evidence of heavy volcanic activity?

Mars, Earth and Venus, certainly; the tallest volcano in the solar system is on Mars. And Jupiter's moon Io may be the most active body in the solar system when it comes to volcanoes; some of the eruptions go into space!


Which of the inner planets does NOT show evidence of volcanic activity?

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Does Jupiter show evidence of volcanic activity?

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What planets have evidence of volcanic activity?

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How can earthquakes be used to show evidence of volcanic activity?

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Are there any evidence of volcanic activity on Saturn?

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