What are some interesting facts about Mauna Loa Hawaii?
It is also a shield volcano, and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Its on the Island of Hawaii, and takes up more than half of the island. It has erupted 39 times. The first recorded eruption was in 1843. The last eruption was in March/April, 1987. The Hawaiian name, “Mauna Loa” means “long mountain” in Hawaiian.