Mauna Loa is 13,680 Ft. above sea level, however it extends itself some distance as well to the sea floor, and compresses the sea floor even further. Best numbers given by the United States Geological Survey (Specifically Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory) is that the complete height including compression, distance to sea floor, and sub-aerial is 56,000 Ft.
Aloha. Answer: Mauna Loa is actually, by volume, the largest volcanoe in the world. Mauna Kea, though, is the tallest mountain in Hawai`i... that's different. The Hawaiian name "Mauna Loa" means "Long Mountain".
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.
Mauna Loa is not located on a plate boundary. Mauna Loa is caused by a stationary hot spot in the Earth's mantle.
The Hawaiian name "Mauna Loa" means "Long Mountain." This name is apt, for the subaerial part of Mauna Loa extends for about 120 km from the southern tip of the island to the summit caldera and then east-northeast to the coastline near Hilo.
Examples are Mauna Loa, Hualalai, Kilauea.
Aloha. Answer: Mauna Loa is actually, by volume, the largest volcanoe in the world. Mauna Kea, though, is the tallest mountain in Hawai`i... that's different. The Hawaiian name "Mauna Loa" means "Long Mountain".
Mauna Loa is a volcano in Hawaii.
what is mauna loa's range
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Mauna Loa has had 39 eruptions
Mauna is a Hawaiian word which basically translates to "mountain." For example, Mauna Loa means "long mountain."
What type of magma is produced in mauna loa?
Mauna Loa Elevation is 13,679 ft.
Mauna loa is 13,679 feet tall
Yes you are allowed to hike on mauna loa.
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.