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.

Keywords

mountainscape, mountaintop, road traffic, shield volcano, volcanic rocks, volcanism

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Saturday 14 August 2010 by Martin Mergili in Australia and Oceania / Hawai'i | Big Island (2853 visits)