Record No.
MRB-2026-005838
Highest volcano in Asia
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Record Holder
Mount Damavand
Iran
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Iran
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Record Description
Mount Damavand, a dormant stratovolcano in northern Iran, rises to 5,610 meters, making it the tallest volcano on the Asian continent and the highest peak in the Middle East. It also ranks among the most topographically prominent mountains on Earth. The peak is a popular destination for mountaineers year-round.
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