Mauna Loa is among Earth's most active volcanoes, having erupted 33 times since its first well-documented historical eruption in 1843. Its most recent eruption was in 1984. Mauna Loa is certain to erupt again, and scientists carefully monitor the volcano for signs of unrest. This gigantic volcano is so large that it takes up 85% of all the Hawaii islands combined, and by itself takes up half the island of Hawaii! That is certainly a huge dinosaur number! It towers higher than any other mountain and volcano, standing at an astounding height of 17km above its base! The term Mauna Loa also means "Long Mountain" in English.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Hawaii's Active Dinosaur Volcano: Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa is among Earth's most active volcanoes, having erupted 33 times since its first well-documented historical eruption in 1843. Its most recent eruption was in 1984. Mauna Loa is certain to erupt again, and scientists carefully monitor the volcano for signs of unrest. This gigantic volcano is so large that it takes up 85% of all the Hawaii islands combined, and by itself takes up half the island of Hawaii! That is certainly a huge dinosaur number! It towers higher than any other mountain and volcano, standing at an astounding height of 17km above its base! The term Mauna Loa also means "Long Mountain" in English.
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