Report on Mauna Kea (United States)

Author:

Global Volcanism Program,

Title:

Report on Mauna Kea (United States)

Periodical:

Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network

Year:

2013

Volume:

38

Subject:

Mauna Kea Volcanism Lake Waiau

Summary:

This is the first Bulletin report for Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano on the Island of Hawai`i (figures 1, 2, and 3). Although the most recent eruption occurred ~4,500 years ago, this volcano has the potential to reawaken. This report presents early observations by Western explorers; discussions from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists focusing on the potential for future eruptions; seismicity during 2000-2013; and a recent report by HVO scientists highlighting drastic changes at an alpine lake, Lake Waiau.

Label:

Mauna Kea - General

URL:

http://volcano.si.edu/showreport.cfm?doi=10.5479/si.GVP.BGVN201312-332030

Date:

December 2013

Collection:

Periodicals