MAUNAKEA
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Standing above sea level, its peak is the highest point in the U.S. state of Hawaii. However, much of Mauna Kea is below sea level; when measured from its oceanic base, its height is —more than twice Mount Everest's base-to-peak height of . Mauna Kea is about one million years old, and thus hundreds of thousands of years ago it passed the most active shield stage of life. In its current post-shield state, its lava is more viscous, resulting in a steeper profile. Late volcanism has also given it a much smoother appearance than its neighboring volcanoes: contributing factors include the construction of cinder ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Mauna Kea
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