Four of these active volcanoes are located on Big Island. They include Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Hualalai. The other is located on Maui and it is Mount Haleakala. There is also a sixth active volcano, called Loihi, that is still submerged under water off of the coast of Big Island near Kilauea.
What would happen if Mauna Loa erupted?
Volcanic hazards associated with a Mauna Loa eruption include: voluminous, fast-moving lava flows. potentially large and destructive earthquakes and ground motion due to vertical and horizontal movements of the volcano's flanks as it inflates.
Is the Big Island volcano going to erupt?
There is currently no sign of an imminent eruption, but eruptive activity is possible in the coming weeks or months. Increased inflation and earthquake activity (heightened unrest) are expected to precede an eruption.
What is the volcano on the side of the Big Island?
What is the volcano on the side of Kona?
HualālaiLocated only 10 miles (15 km) from the coastal areas of the town of Kailua-Kona, the summit of Hualālai rises to 8,271 ft (2,521 m).
What threat level is Haleakalā?
According to the United States Geological Survey Volcano Warning Scheme for the United States, the Volcano Alert Level for Haleakala As of 3 June 2021 was "normal".
Is the volcano on the Big Island erupting?
Current Kilauea Conditions Summary*At this time, Kilauea is no longer erupting. Lava supply to the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake paused on September 16, 2023, based on lava lake levels and the behavior of the crater floor.