Mauna Kea - Wikipedia
WEBMauna Kea is unusually topographically prominent for its height: its prominence from sea level is fifteenth in the world among mountains, at 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft); its prominence from under the ocean is 9,330 m (30,610 ft), rivaled only by Mount Everest.
20 Interesting Facts About Mauna Kea
WEBDec 30, 2023 · Mauna Kea is the tallest volcano in Hawaii. Standing at an impressive height of 13,796 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, Mauna Kea towers over the other volcanoes in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is also one of the tallest mountains in the world when measured from base to summit.
11 Things You May Not Know About Hawaii’s Mauna Kea But …
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Mauna Kea, or Mauna a Wakea in Hawaiian culture, is Hawaii’s tallest peak, but also one of the most fascinating mountains in the Pacific! Check out some of our favorite fun facts about Mauna Kea - which ones did you already know?
Geology and History of Mauna Kea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.
Mauna Kea | Hawaii, Elevation, Height, & Map | Britannica
WEBMauna Kea, dormant volcano, north-central Hawaii island, Hawaii, U.S. The focus of a state forest preserve, it is the highest point in the state (13,796 feet [4,205 metres] above sea level). Mauna Kea (Hawaiian: “White Mountain”), which last erupted about 4,500 years ago, is often snowcapped.
Mauna Kea | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBMauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.
Mauna Kea Information, Photos & More - Hawaii Guide
WEBMauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii and is the world's tallest mountain from base to summit. It is a sacred Hawaiian site and is home to the world's largest observatory.
Geology and History | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the Island of Hawai‘i (4,207.3 m, 13,803 ft), is a shield volcano built upon the southern flank of Kohala Volcano's eastern rift zone.
Mauna Kea Observatory | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica
WEBThe Mauna Kea Observatory is operated by the University of Hawaii and lies at an elevation of 4,205 metres (13,796 feet) atop the peak of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on north-central Hawaii island.
Mauna Kea Volcano, United States, Hawaiian Islands - Facts
WEBMar 21, 2022 · Mauna Kea, Hawaii's highest volcano, reaches 4205 m, only 35 m above its neighbor, Mauna Loa. In contrast to Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea lacks a summit caldera and is capped by a profusion of cinder cones and pyroclastic deposits.