Active
Reference catalog classification for Mauna Loa; this is not a current alert level.
4169m
Summit elevation of 4169 meters (13678 feet) above sea level.
Shield volcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 19.475°, -155.608° in Hawaii, USA.
About Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa is a Hawaiian shield volcano. Its November-December 2022 eruption followed a 38-year interval after the 1984 eruption. This historical summary does not replace the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's current updates.
Historical source: USGS eruption history.
Key Facts
- Location: Hawaii, USA (19.475°, -155.608°)
- Elevation: 4169 meters (13678 feet)
- Type: Shield volcano
- Reference Classification: Active
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Mauna Loa record
Mauna Loa is cataloged as a Shield volcano in Hawaii, USA, with a reference elevation of 4169 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauna Loa volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Mauna Loa as active, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Mauna Loa bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Mauna Loa?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.