Mauna Loa Shield Volcano and Cinder Cone.
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This view of Mauna Loa Volcano, from the adjacent Mauna Kea Volcano, only begins to show the incredible mass of the mountain. It rises to an elevation of 13,679' from a depth of about 18,000 feet below sea level to make it the tallest mountain from base to summit on the planet. Moreover, its relatively low gradient makes Mauna Loa the largest landform on Earth.
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