Mauna Loa | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Mauna Loa is among Earth's most active volcanoes, having erupted 34 times since its first well-documented historical eruption in 1843. It has produced large, voluminous flows of basalt that …
2022 Eruption of Mauna Loa - U.S. National Park Service
On December 13, 2022 the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory determined that "Mauna Loa is no longer erupting." Adding, "Lava supply to the fissure 3 vent on the Northeast Rift Zone ceased …
Mauna Loa - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 30, 2022 · Eruptions of Mauna Loa have historically been characterized by high volume flows that produce lava capable of travelling long distances, contributing to its shape. Scientists …
Mauna Loa lava flow creeps closer to a major Hawaii highway that ... - CNN
Dec 4, 2022 · Mauna Loa's eruption sent lava flows cascading down slope, impacting the road used to access the Mauna Loa Observatory and cutting off power to maintain critical climate tool.
Lava Flows | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Jul 8, 2024 · Mauna Loa's recognized eruptive pattern is a summit eruption followed—within hours, days, or months—by a flank eruption. In 1926, there was a brief summit eruption, …
Sizing up Mauna Loa’s Lava Flows - NASA Earth Observatory
Dec 18, 2022 · The map shows the thickness of the lava flows in the summit caldera, where the eruption began, and of lava flows on Mauna Loa’s northeastern flank. The color variation from …
Mauna Loa - Global Volcanism Program
Apr 21, 2017 · Map showing the Mauna Loa lava flow advances during 28-30 November 2022. Fissure 3 is the dominant fissure, feeding flows to the N. The light red color shows lava flows …
Living the Lava Life on Mauna Loa - NASA Earth Observatory
The red planet has large, gently sloping shield volcanoes with exposed lava flows that are geologic cousins to Mauna Loa. The image below, captured by the Operational Land Imager …
November 29, 2022 — Mauna Loa eruption map | U.S. Geological …
Nov 29, 2022 · The Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa has continued into its second full day. At this time two fissures are active, sending lava flows in multiple directions. Overnight …
Real-time lava flow forecasting during the 2022 Mauna Loa
Dec 5, 2024 · Over the first 12 h following the summit eruption, four main fissures opened on Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone, with “fissure 3” quickly becoming the dominant source of …