Mauna Loa's Silver Anniversary
Mauna Loa, the most voluminous active volcano on Earth, has erupted 33 times in the past 150 years—most recently in 1984. During that eruption, which began on March 25, fast-moving lava flows advanced to within 4 miles of Hilo city limits in a matter of days.
To acknowledge the 25th anniversary of Mauna Loa's last eruption, HVO is presenting two talks and three community programs to present information on the eruptive history and current status of the volcano, and how its activity is monitored.
Mauna Loa has been quiet for a quarter-century, and based on the current lack of shallow seismicity that typically precedes volcanic activity by months or years, it is not expected to erupt any time soon. But, Mauna Loa will erupt again—and chances are that it will be within your lifetime.
Please attend one or more of the programs listed below to learn about the massive volcano in your backyard. There's no time like the present to prepare for the future.
Tuesday, March 17
Mauna Loa: The World's Largest Volcano
After Dark in the Park Talk
7:00 p.m.
Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Tuesday, March 24
Rivers of Lava: Mauna Loa's 1984 Eruption
After Dark in the Park Talk
7:00 p.m.
Kīlauea Visitor Center in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Saturday, March 28
Mauna Loa: Let's Talk Story
Community Program
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
UCB 100/127 (University Classroom Building) at UH-Hilo
Saturday, March 28
Mauna Loa: Let's Talk Story
Community Program
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
St. Jude Episcopal Church in Ocean View
Saturday, April 4
Mauna Loa: Let's Talk Story
Community Program
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Konawaena Elementary School Cafeteria in Kealakekua
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