What If The World’s Largest Active Volcano in Hawaii Erupted Right Now?
Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano in the world, and it is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is so massive that its summit is about 13,678 feet (4,170 meters) above sea level. But its base is actually below sea level, making it the largest volcano by volume in the world! So, what would happen if Mauna Loa erupted right now? Let’s dive in to learn more about its catastrophic impacts. Mauna Loa covers around half of the island of Hawaii. It had a few minor scale eruptions 34 times since 1843, and its last eruption was in 2022. When measured from the bottom of the sea, it stands up to 30,000 feet — more than 1,000 feet taller than the height…