On which planet is the volcano Olympus Mons located?

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Mars

Olympus Mons is a shield volcano that stands nearly three times the height of Mount Everest, making it the tallest mountain in the entire solar system. It is so large that if you stood on its peak, the base would be hidden beyond the planet's horizon.

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