Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii

The world’s largest active volcano is erupting for the first time in 38 years, its longest quiet period in recorded history


Nov 28, 2022: Eruption as viewed from Waikoloa


Waikoloa
Kailua-Kona
Pacific Ocean
HAWAII (aka Big Island)

Direction of lava flows in previous eruptions

Mauna Loa (4,169m)
Hilo
Kalapana

Lava is contained within caldera on summit and poses no risk to population for now

2.5km
6km

20km 12 miles


Niihau
Kauai
Honolulu
HAWAII
Oahu 
Molokai
Maui
Lanai
Kahoolawe
100km 60 miles


Hawaii


Sources: Reuters, USGC, Google Maps, National Geographic 
Picture: Newscom 
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