Mauna Loa’s 2022 Eruption: A Koili Point Retrospective
Remembering Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption
This is an archive of our observations during the November 27–December 10, 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa, its first eruption since 1984. The photograph and notes here describe that past event, not current lava viewing conditions.
Each Hawaiian Island started from volcanic eruptions over a hot spot in the ocean. Hawaii Island is made up of 5 volcanoes. We are on Mauna Kea which hasn't erupted in about 4,500 years. We like that!
Planning a volcano outing today
Lava visibility, road access and safety conditions change. Before traveling, consult USGS’s account of the 2022 eruption and follow current official volcano and park advisories. Do not use this archive as directions to a viewing area.
For other outings during your stay, explore our Big Island outdoor activities and Hāmākua Coast guide.
Today, I want to leave you with a Hawaiian Place Name and its translation. Today's place name is Mauna Loa. Mauna means 'mountain' and Loa means Long. So Long Mountain is the English translation and considering Mauna Loa is about 74 miles long, it's apropos.
Aloha!
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