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Mauna Kea Road and Mauna Loa

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The shield volcano of Mauna Loa (4169 m) is one of the largest active volcanoes worldwide. It produces silica-poor, very fluid lava and is therefore characterized by non-explosive eruptions and gentle slopes.

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on Saturday 14 August 2010 by Martin Mergili
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