Mauna Loa’s seismicity rates increased 34%, recovering from rates during the previous month. The volcano remains relatively ...

Many residents remember Mauna Loa — the largest active volcano on Earth — roaring awake after decades of slumber with a dynamic summit and Northeast Rift Zone (NERZ) eruption in late 2022.

Mauna Loa is currently quiet and now is a good opportunity to remember the 1950 Southwest Rift Zone eruption — the volcano’s most recent eruption to have caused significant damage — 75 years ...