Mauna Loa
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Mauna Loa (Hawaiian: [ˈmɐwnə ˈlowə]; Scots: Lang Moontain[3]) is ane o five volcanoes that form the Island o Hawaii in the U.S. state o Hawaiʻi in the Paceefic Ocean.
| Mauna Loa | |
|---|---|
 Mauna Loa as seen frae the air; Hualālai is veesible in the backgrund | |
| Heichest pynt | |
| Elevation | 13,679 ft (4,169 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 7,079 ft (2,158 m) [1] |
| Leetin | |
| Coordinates | 19°28′46.3″N 155°36′09.6″W / 19.479528°N 155.602667°WCoordinates: 19°28′46.3″N 155°36′09.6″W / 19.479528°N 155.602667°W |
| Geografie | |
  Mauna Loa Hawaii, U.S. | |
| Parent range | Hawaiian Islands |
| Topo map | USGS Mauna Loa |
| Geology | |
| Age o rock | 700,000–1 million[2] |
| Muntain teep | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain |
| Last eruption | Mairch tae Aprile 1984[2] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Auncient times |
| Easiest route | Ainapo Trail |
References
eedit- ↑ a b "Mauna Loa, Hawaii". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ↑ a b "Mauna Loa: Earth's Largest Volcano". Hawaiian Volcano Observatory—United States Geological Service. 2 Februar 2006. Archived frae the original on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
- ↑ "Mauna Loa: Earth's Largest Volcano". USGS. 2 Februar 2006. Archived frae the original on 9 August 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.