The active Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii has produced massive lava flows and dramatic explosions over the last 200 years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This makes it one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes, but exactly how dangerous is it? What’s the history of this volcano and why has it produced so much lava? Keep reading to learn more about one of the world’s most incredible yet dangerous volcanoes.


Why Mauna Loa Is the World's Most Dangerous Volcano

Mauna Loa is the world's largest volcano

Mauna Loa is a shield volcano and one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. It is located on the island of Hawai'i, also known as Big Island. Mauna Loa makes up about half of the island’s surface area, with its summit standing 13,677 feet above sea level. The mountain has been in a state of almost constant eruption since January 3rd, 1984. Its latest activity was last observed on November 29th, 2018 when lava fountains were seen at Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater. In 1987 alone, this mountain released three times more sulfur dioxide than all other volcanoes combined! Due to this fact, there are no inhabitants anywhere near Mauna Loa. Scientists believe that if it ever erupted like Krakatoa did in 1883 (where 120 cubic kilometers of rock was blasted into the atmosphere), then it would be so catastrophic that there would be no possible way to survive without protective equipment.

It is also one of the most active volcanoes

Mauna Loa is an active volcano on the island of Hawaii. It has been erupting for about half a million years, with its last eruption in 1984. Mauna Loa also happens to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth and is frequently monitored by geologists and volcanologists. 

Although it is not as active as Kilauea, which has been erupting since 1983, Mauna Loa poses a much greater risk because it covers more area and contains more gas. toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide. In addition to these hazards, Mauna Loa also has a huge impact on the weather over Asia - volcanic activity can increase rainfall or trigger drought conditions. Volcanic ash that gets blown into the atmosphere by eruptions causes what we call ash fallout -- when ash particles fall out of the sky and cover everything below them with a layer of fine black dust. Since there is little vegetation at high altitudes where Mauna Loa lies, any rain washes away anything left behind by past eruptions - but this leaves a thin layer of ice that prevents fresh water from seeping down into aquifers below.


The last eruption of Mauna Loa was in 1984

Mauna Loa is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. As of this writing, it has erupted 33 times since 1843 and been dormant for 4 years. The most recent eruption was in 1984, when it launched a plume of steam and ash that reached over 30 miles into the sky. The volcano is located on an island about 150 miles from Hilo, Hawaii’s second-largest city. And because it's so far away, officials don't think they'll have time to evacuate people in time if there is another big eruption.  That doesn't mean we should ignore this volcano. In fact, scientists are carefully monitoring Mauna Loa right now with equipment like laser surveying and seismometers to try to better understand the risk of future eruptions as well as past ones like the latest one in 1984.


The lava flows from Mauna Loa are very fast and very hot

Mauna Loa has been erupting for over 100 years, and it's still one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The lava flows from Mauna Loa are very fast and very hot, so much so that they're hard to measure with modern instruments. This is because a lava flow can move at speeds of up to 400 feet per second and be as hot as 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. One way to estimate how fast a lava flow moves is by taking note of how far it covers during a certain amount of time: if the lava covers three miles during an hour, then the speed will be about 200 feet per minute. 

The good news is that there are plenty of ways for people living on the Big Island to stay safe.


The lava flows from Mauna Loa have destroyed many homes and roads

Mauna Loa is an active volcano on the island of Hawaii. It has been erupting for more than a century, and lava flows have destroyed many homes and roads. With its close proximity to populated areas, Mauna Loa is considered one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes. One person who lives near the mountain says he feels lucky that it hasn't erupted while he's lived there: We're really safe here. 

The Hawaiian Islands are some of the most geologically active places on earth: A series of 5 volcanic mountains (Kilauea, Hualalai, Haleakala, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa) continue to grow higher as molten rock pushes up from below Earth's crust.


Mauna Loa is a very dangerous volcano

Mauna Loa is the world's most dangerous volcano and the only one to have caused a tsunami. If a major eruption were to happen in Hawaii, it would be very destructive and could result in fatalities. Luckily, there are no signs of this happening soon but it is always best to be prepared.




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