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it's the largest volcano on earth

It is also a shield volcano, and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Its on the Island of Hawaii, and takes up more than half of the island. It has erupted 33 times. The first recorded eruption was in 1843. The last eruption was in March/April, 1987. The Hawaiian name, "Mauna Loa" means "long mountain" in Hawaiian.

It is 60 miles long and 30 miles wide.

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