Exploring Mauna Loa Volcano

What type of volcano is Mauna Loa?

• Stratovolcano

• Shield volcano

• Cinder cone

• Composite volcano

How tall is Mauna Loa from its base on the ocean floor to its summit?

• 4,169 meters

• 9,170 meters

• 13,681 meters

• 17,000 meters

When did Mauna Loa last erupt?

• 1984

• 2004

• 2010

• 2022

What is the Hawaiian name for the goddess of volcanoes, who is said to reside in Mauna Loa?

• Pele

• Laka

• Hina

• Maui

Which of the following is a primary method used to monitor volcanic activity at Mauna Loa?

• Seismographs

• Weather balloons

• Satellite imagery

• Ocean buoys

What is the approximate age of Mauna Loa?

• 100,000 years

• 400,000 years

• 700,000 years

• 1,000,000 years

Which of the following best describes the lava flow of Mauna Loa?

• Thick and slow

• Thin and fast

• Explosive and ash-rich

• Highly viscous

How often has Mauna Loa erupted in the past 200 years?

• 10 times

• 20 times

• 33 times

• 50 times

What is the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the native Hawaiian people?

• It is considered a sacred mountain.

• It is a symbol of war.

• It is a place for agriculture.

• It is a site for fishing.

Which organization is primarily responsible for monitoring Mauna Loa's volcanic activity?

• NASA

• US Geological Survey (USGS)

• National Weather Service

• Hawaiian Volcano Observatory