Let’s begin with Mount St. Helens which is located in the pacific northwest of the United States. To be more specific it is located in Washington State and is a part of the Cascade mountain range that spans from California to Canada. It is a composite volcano, which has steep sides that are formed by alternating layers of lava flow, and pyroclastic material made up of ash and other debris. These types of volcanoes have a tendency to have very explosive eruptions and pose a great many problems for people and animals nearby1. This is in contrast to the volcanoes found in Hawaii which have slow flowing lava eruptions and few if any massive explosions. Mount St. Helens is formed by a subduction zone where the Juan de Fuca Plate plunges beneath the North American Plate causing the uplifting of the Cascade Mountains. The last eruption took place on May 18, 1980 and had such a force that was compared to 500 Hiroshima atomic bombs going off at once2. Once the explosion went off, it lead to a blast that generated a 2.8km3 mud flow that moved 22 miles at a speed of 157 miles per hour. Many studies have been done that show there is a large rotating block under it which causes friction that was likely the cause of the eruption2. When Mount St. Helens exploded when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake went off one mile below the volcano causing the bulge that had been building for months after the collapse of the summit, to suddenly collapse on the north flank. The mudflow and lava that would follow would kill many animals and 57 people. They do not know when it will erupt…
Welcome to Maui, Hawaii, a magnificent vacation spot…right? My family, friends, and I went to Maui over spring break. We had done many great things, going to the beach every day, seeing a sunrise on top of a volcano, and so much more.…
Kohala is the oldest of five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawaii.[3] Kohala is an estimated one million years old—so old that it experienced, and recorded, a reversal of magnetic field 780,000 years ago. And it have last erupted 120,000 years…
Mauna Kea is part of the network of volcanos above the Hawaiian hotspot. The tectonic plate that has the Hawaiian islands is slowly moving above the hotspot, and it recently carried Mauna Kea away from the hotspot. Scientists believe that Mauna Kea is now dormant; it last erupted about 4,500 years ago. Although, researchers do think it’s going to erupt again, the time between eruptions is measured in hundreds of years. The most active volcano on the island, Kilauea, erupts every few years.…
known to be one of the top 10 most famous volcanoes in the world due to the…
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Covering over 85% of Hawaii, Mauna Loa meaning long mountain, is the earth's largest volcano. Located on the main island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa pushes 12 million cubic meters of lava into Hawaii each day. It rises over 4 km above sea level. But, below the sea, it drops another 5km to the sea floor which is then indented another 8km under the weight of this giant land form. This means the total height of this volcano is a whooping 17km high from the base of the volcano to the crest. It is amid the earth's most currently active volcanos with its most recent eruption in 1984 being both extremely beautiful and destructive. It has been documented erupting 33 times between 1843 and 1984 at 5-6 year intervals and scientists currently expect an eruption…
In this project, you will edit an existing presentation that describes the tour of Volcanoes National Park offered by Lehua Hawaiian Adventures. In doing so, you will insert and format a picture, reformat text, work with list indents, insert slides from another presentation, change slide layouts, and find and replace text.…
If there is a volcano present at the site of the tectonic zone people may choose to stay because after the volcano has erupted there is very fertile soil allowing almost anything to be grown. Volcanoes also bring good tourism to places allowing people to make money by doing tours, providing accommodation and selling souvenirs. People also visit these areas for skiing, hiking and hot springs.…
Hawaii is a beautiful island which is located at the side of North America. This is one of the most beautiful islands in the world today. In this island, there are several wonderful places to see and if you want to get some beautiful picturesque sights to see, you have to visit this place at least once in your lifetime. This island is the best place for you to spend your days in a happy mood. Let us see the wonders of this island and some important places to see in this island.…
The two active volcanoes are Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The 4,000 foot high Kilauea is the one everyone wants to see. The Kilauea Visitor Center will supply you with current information on trails and where you might see lava flow. Plan to spend the better part of the day here because you're looking at a 3 hour hike or an 11 mile drive along Crater Rim Drive. The scenery is breathtaking as you pass by the Kilauea caldera and through a lush tropical rain forest. This is one place you'll be talking about for years even if you didn't see the lava flowing while you were…
This is the island that gave the state its name. This island is the largest of them all in fact “Hawaii is twice as big as the other islands added together” (Neri p. 64). This island is home to several volcanoes, including the most active one in the entire world, Kilauea. Watching this volcano erupt is absolutely breathtaking, but it is extremely dangerous. It has completely engulfed over two hundred homes and covered several beaches. The only good effect the volcanic eruptions have to this island is the fact that it is growing. “Its lava flows have added almost 600 acres of new land to the island’s coast since 1983” (Neri p. 65). This island in my opinion would be the best island to visit due to the fact it is the most breath taking island because of its scenery. I have never been to Hawaii but from the pictures I have seen I’m sure it is absolutely…
Every national park in America is spectacular for its own reasons but Yosemite National Park has a very unique story behind its astounding scenic views. Yosemite is known for its many geologic features and landscapes. Yosemite Valley is one of the most beautiful qualities within the park, which is a mile-wide, 7-mile-long canyon that was cut by a river then widened and deepened by glacial action over time (National Geographic, 2016). Not very many national parks have a variety of topographies like Yosemite does, which is one of the many reasons why the park is nothing less than spectacular.…
The center is home to the world’s largest collection of 5 pacific corals.Another place to visit is hawaii volcanoes national park. It’s a large park where you can see volcanoes.…
Santorini's volcano is one of the most significant volcanoes in the worlds history because it is considered responsible for the destruction of the ancient Minoan civilization and for reshaping Santorini into what it is today. Considered to be the islands most unique and important characteristic, it attracts visitors from all around the world. Guided tours are available for…