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Title: Olympus Mons is the tallest (volcanic) mountain in the entire solar system. Expl Post by: barry on Jul 30, 2013 Olympus Mons is the tallest (volcanic) mountain in the entire solar system. Explain how Mars can have mountains taller than the ones on Earth.
Title: Re: Olympus Mons is the tallest (volcanic) mountain in the entire solar system. Expl Post by: nite_n_day on Jul 30, 2013 Due to Mars' smaller mass and, therefore, smaller gravitational field, mountains can grow to higher elevations without the gravitational force of the planet limiting its growth as much.
Title: Re: Olympus Mons is the tallest (volcanic) mountain in the entire solar system. Expl Post by: barry on Jul 30, 2013 Content hidden
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