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Unlike the earth there is no plate tectonics on Mars, so the volcanic vent remains in one location and builds a single huge volcanic mountain, On Earth the plate motion prevents the formation of large volcanic mountains.
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Malek is right, but there is a further answer. The surface gravity of Mars is less, allowing more lava to be released, thereby covering more real estate.
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