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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the world's largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years?
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Option 3 : Mauna Loa
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Mauna Loa.
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Mauna Loa:
- Mauna Loa is an active volcano located in the Hawaiian islands.
- It is the largest subaerial volcano in both mass and volume.
- It is a shield volcano.
- Mauna Loa is the second youngest volcano on the Hawaiian island.
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