Question: Which of the following is the world’s largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years?
A Haleakala
B Mount St. Helens
C Mauna Loa
D More than one of the above
Answer: Mauna Loa
| Volcano |
Location |
Last Eruption |
| Mauna Loa
|
Hawaii, USA
|
· March 25, 1984
· It is the largest volcano in the world
· It rises 30,000 feet from the sea bottom.
· Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843, with the most recent eruption in 2022.
· It is located just north of Kilauea Volcano, known for the 2018 eruption that caused significant destruction.
· The tallest volcano is Mauna Kea. |
| Haleakala |
Hawaii, USA |
· No recent eruption data available |
| Mount St. Helens |
Washington, USA |
· May 18, 1980 |
Which of the following is the world’s largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years?
A Haleakala
B Mount St. Helens
C Mauna Loa
D More than one of the above
Answer: Mauna Loa
| Volcano |
Location |
Last Eruption |
| Mauna Loa
|
Hawaii, USA
|
· March 25, 1984
· It is the largest volcano in the world
· It rises 30,000 feet from the sea bottom.
· Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843, with the most recent eruption in 2022.
· It is located just north of Kilauea Volcano, known for the 2018 eruption that caused significant destruction.
· The tallest volcano is Mauna Kea. |
| Haleakala |
Hawaii, USA |
· No recent eruption data available |
| Mount St. Helens |
Washington, USA |
· May 18, 1980 |
