2022 eruption of Mauna Loa

Volcanic Eruptions

The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa was eruptive volcanic activity at Mauna Loa on Hawaiʻi Island, Hawaiʻi. It began shortly before midnight HST on November 27, 2022, when lava emerged from fissure vents in the summit caldera of Moku‘āweoweo. The first eruption at the volcano in 38 years, it ended on December 10 after more than two weeks. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, and major property damage did not occur.

Start date: November 27, 2022
End date: December 10, 2022
Recorded casualties: No recorded injuries or fatalities

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Article: 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa (English Wikipedia)
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