Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Haleakala

1080s · 20.71° N, 156.25° W

Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive, active shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui Mountains.

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What the records say

When
1080s
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
20.71° N, 156.25° W
Date uncertainty
± 40 years
Vent
North crater wall (Hanakauhi flow)
Dated by
Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)
Volcano number
332060
Eruption number
10290

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