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Mauna Kea: eruption history
Elevation4,205 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions6#40 of 165 in country
Latest eruption2460 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location19.82, -155.47
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2460 BCE | – | – | NE flank (Puu Lehu, 3130 m) |
| 2540 BCE | – | – | South rift zone (Puu Kole) |
| 2750 BCE | – | – | NE flank (Puu Kanakaleonui, 2930 m) |
| 3370 BCE | – | – | SE flank (near Hale Pohaku, 2740 m) |
| 3680 BCE | – | – | South rift zone (Puu Kalaieha) |
| 5150 BCE | – | – | North flank (Puu Kole) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Mauna Loa | 41 km | 110 |
| Hualalai | 44 km | 22 |
| Kilauea | 48 km | 75 |
| Kamaehuakanaloa | 102 km | 4 |
| Haleakala | 128 km | 40 |
| Escanaba Segment | 3,539 km | 1 |
| East Blanco Depression | 3,604 km | 0 |
| Cleft Segment | 3,620 km | 3 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.