Snow on Mauna Kea
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Snow on Mauna Kea
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. Standing 13,803 ft (4,207 m) 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 33,100 ft (10,100 m) more than twice Mount Everest's base-to-peak height of 11,980 to 15,260 ft (3,650 to 4,650 m). 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 cones, the decentralization of its rift zones, the glaciation on its peak, and the weathering effects of the prevailing trade winds. Mauna Kea last erupted 4,600 years ago.
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FEATURED 4/25/18 in "Your Very Best Photography"
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July 19th, 2014
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Kelley Freel-Ebner
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