Mauna Lao — World's Largest Active Volcano
Mauna Lao — World's Largest Active Volcano07 Nov, 2022 Rajashree Seal
What is Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii, which is the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago.07 Nov, 2022
Where is Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa sits immediately north of Kilauea volcano, which is currently erupting from its summit crater.07 Nov, 2022
When did Mauna Lao last erupt?
Mauna Loa last erupted 38 years ago. In written history, dating to 1843, it's erupted 33 times.07 Nov, 2022
Will Mauna Loa erupt enormously?
Mauna Loa's enormous size may allow it to store more magma, leading to larger lava flows when an eruption occurs.07 Nov, 2022
Where will Mauna Loa erupt from?
Scientists can't tell far in advance when and where Mauna Loa will open new vents and erupt. Vents generally form along the volcano's rift zone. That's where the mountain is splitting apart, the rock is cracked and relatively weak and it's easier for magma to emerge.07 Nov, 2022
Who is monitoring Mauna Loa?
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has more than 60 GPS stations on Mauna Loa taking measurements to estimate the location and the amount of magma accumulating beneath the surface.07 Nov, 2022