Turns out, the largest active volcano on Earth is a very popular vacation spot.
Several hiking trails and cabins have also beenclosed since October 2022as a precaution.
Geological Survey’s websiteif you wish to catch a glimpse of the new lava flows.
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Such volcanoes are not particularly tall (at least in the world of volcanoes).
Instead, they grow wide like shields (hence the name).
Today, Mauna Loacontinues to expel lava, thus adding to the acreage of this ever-expanding island.
Don’t Worry About Explosions
But what can be said of Mauna Loa’s explosions?
Mauna Loa also holds the distinction of being part of a volcano club, of sorts.
(They’re not called “Decade Volcanoes” because they erupt every decade.)
Washington’s Mount Rainier and Sicily’s Mount Etna also made the list.
Roughly 1,000 miles east of Japan is an extinct volcano dubbed Tamu Massif, which lies underwater.
