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.
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Mauna Loa | |
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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] |
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Coordinates | 19°28′46.3″N 155°36′09.6″W |
Geografie | |
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 |
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