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By Vince LaGrassa
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Where is Mauna Loa? What type of volcano is Mauna Loa? How much area has Mauna Loa covered in l
ava? When has Mauna Loa erupted? Damage Fun Facts Bibliography
Mauna Loa is located in Hawai’i over the Hawaiian hot spot. It lies on the Pacific Plate.
Mauna Loa’s exact coordinates are 19° 28' 30"N, 155° 36' 29"W
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Mauna Loa is a shield volcano. This means that it built itself
over time. The lava would erupt, then cool, building up the
volcano. Mauna Loa could erupt again.
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Area covered (in square km.)
1984 eruption-48 square km covered
1975 eruption-13 square km covered
1950 eruption-112 square km covered
1949 eruption-22 square km covered
Total area covered:195 square km
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The most recent eruption of Mauna Loa was in the year 1984.
However, the oldest recorded eruption was in
1780, about 231 years ago!!
1984 Mauna Loa eruption
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Mauna Loa’s eruptions have caused a lot of damage. They can cause tsunamis, volcanic smog, volcanic ash, and even acid rain. This damages crops, homes,
and even be bad for your health!!
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1. The Pacific Plate is moving away from the Hawaiian hot spot, and Mauna Loa will eventually move off of the hot spot and become extinct.
2. Mauna Loa has the largest volume and area of all the
volcanoes on Earth.
3. “Mauna Loa” means “long mountain.”
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