Geography class: Mauna Loa eruption provides unique research opportunity for volcanologists
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Mauna Loa eruption provides unique research opportunity for volcanologists
Outline the characteristics of Mauna Loa’s eruption. Refer to the shape and type of eruption in your answer as well as the role of hotspot volcanism
To what extent is Mauna Loa’s eruption likely to lead to local and regional disruption?
Using this video link Mount Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, contrast the current eruption of Mauna Loa with Kilauea in 2018
Alasdair Monteith, Gordonstoun
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