Geology and History
Geology and History
Geology and history of Mauna Kea.
Geology and History
Geology and History
Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.
Glaciers Existed on Mauna Kea During Recent Ice Ages
Glaciers Existed on Mauna Kea During Recent Ice Ages
Geologists have long recognized deposits formed by glaciers on Mauna Kea during recent ice ages.
Mauna Kea Will Erupt Again
Mauna Kea Will Erupt Again
Mauna Kea last erupted about 4,500 years ago and is likely to erupt again.
Filter Total Items: 3
Geology and History of Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.
Glaciers Existed on Mauna Kea During Recent Ice Ages
Geologists have long recognized deposits formed by glaciers on Mauna Kea during recent ice ages.
Mauna Kea Will Erupt Again
Mauna Kea last erupted about 4,500 years ago and is likely to erupt again.