The Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii began erupting shortly after Thanksgiving for the first time in nearly 40 years. It is the largest active volcano globally, covering over half the size of Hawaii’s Big Island.
The recent eruption of Mauna Loa joins others like Kilauea, also in Hawaii, and Mount Semeru in Indonesia. Volcanologist Alison Graettinger shares insights with Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber about what makes Mauna Loa’s eruption distinctive compared to others, especially within the Pacific region. This discussion highlights crucial aspects revealing more about planet Earth.
This information has been reviewed and verified by Gisele Grayson. Production credit goes to Rebecca Ramirez, with audio engineering by Josh Newell.
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