How was mauna kea born?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

mauna kea was born when a hot part of the mantle melted a hole in the lithospheric ocean crust and formed a hot spot this hot spot constantly is feeding fresh hot magma from the mantle in what is thought to be the meeting of two convection cells flowing opposite direction's.

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∙ 16y ago

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What is a mauna kea?

In hawaiian Mauna Kea means white mountain.

Which mountain range is the tallest in the US?

Mauna Kea Mauna Kea

Where is mauna kea mountain?

Mauna Kea is in Hawaii. Hope this helped! :D

When was Mauna Kea Technologies created?

Mauna Kea Technologies was created in 2000.

What is the population of Mauna Kea Technologies?

The population of Mauna Kea Technologies is 70.

Are mauna Loa and Mauna Kea the same?

No, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are not the same. They are separate volcanic peaks on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is the highest peak in Hawaii, while Mauna Loa is the largest volcano in terms of volume and one of the most active in the world.

What country is mauna kea is in?

Mauna Kea is a beautiful place on the island of Hawaii (known locally as the Big Island). Therefore, Mauna Kea is in the United States

Is mauna kea mafic or felsic?

As a shield volcano, Mauna Kea erupts mafic lava.

A volocano from Hawaii?

Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea,

When was Mauna Kea Ice Age Reserve created?

Mauna Kea Ice Age Reserve was created in 1981.

What volcanoes are located in Hawaii?

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

What are some Hawaiian mountains?

Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.