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Q. Which of the fol lowing is considered to be the largest volcano on Earth (in terms of its mass and footprint)?
Answer: Tamu Massif
Notes: Tamu Massif is an extinct submarine shield volcano located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is considered to be the largest volcano on Earth (in terms of its mass and footprint). It is located in the Shatsky Rise about 1,600 km east of Japan.

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