Shield Volcanoes - Mauna Loa, HI. Fly to Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands, and then turn on the Mau
na Loa Contour Map overlay. The brown lines are contours (lines of equal elevations). Use the Ruler tool to determine the horizontal distance between the Problem 1 placemarks and then subtract the elevations for each placemark from the contour map to determine the relief (vertical distance). Use the formula below to calculate the gradient at this location:_______. Gradient = relief (in feet) / Horizontal Distance ( miles )
a. -1 5°-10°
b. 15°-20°
c. 25°-35
d. 35°-45°
Mauna Loa is the worlds largest volcano which is located in the island of Hawaii. It is considered as a shield volcano which means it is the largest active volcano. This volcano killed 77 people in 1846 during its eruption. The shape of the volcano is signified broad with rounded slopes. The gradient at this location is 5 to 10 degrees.
under colonial rule by Spain from the 16th century to the 19th century, and briefly by Great Britain during the 18th century (1763–1783) before becoming a territory of the United States in 1821.
