Astronomer-At-Large Fred Watson says the volcano on Mars ‘Olympus Mons’ is the “biggest volcano known in the whole solar system”. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash | Sky News Australia

Olympus Mons is an awe-inspiring feature of our solar system and the crown jewel of the planet Mars. It is the tallest volcano and the largest shield volcano in the entire solar system, standing as a testament to the geological wonders that lie beyond our home planet. Located on Mars, Olympus Mons dominates the Tharsis volcanic region and is positioned near the planet's equator. With a height of approximately 13.6 miles (22 kilometers) and a diameter of about 370 miles (600 kilometers), Olympus

🌋 Olympus Mons: The Tallest Volcano in the Solar System Behold the stunning silhouette of Olympus Mons, a gigantic shield volcano on Mars, glowing under a Martian sunset. Standing at a towering 21.9 kilometers (13.6 miles) high, it’s nearly three times taller than Mount Everest and stretches 600 kilometers (373 miles) across roughly the size of France! The gentle slopes are a signature of low-viscosity lava flows, which built up over millions of years. This colossal formation is a powerful remi