Which of the following is the world’s largest volcano, which erupted for the first time in 38 years?
- AHaleakala
- BMount St. Helens
- CMauna Loa
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Mauna Loa
Explanation
The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, located on the Hawaiian Islands of the United States, erupted in 2022— after 38 years since its earlier eruption in 1984. Since 1843, Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times. Most eruptions occurred before 1950. After 1950, eruptions occurred in 1975, 1984, and 2022. It is an active volcano.