Has Kilauea and Mauna Loa erupted at the same time?
Has Kilauea and Mauna Loa erupted at the same time? On March 30, 1984, both Kilauea and Mauna Loa were in simultaneous eruption, the first time since 1924.
When was the last time Mauna Loa and Kilauea erupted at the same time?
Simultaneous eruption of both volcanoes has been rare except at times when Kilauea was continuously active before 1924. The only post-1924 occurrence of simultaneous eruption was in March 1984, when activity at both volcanoes overlapped for one day.
Are Kilauea and Mauna Loa the same volcano?
Description. Kilauea also is a shield volcano, closely resembling Mauna Loa in its structure, built against the side of its larger neighbor. Small compared to Mauna Loa, Kilauea is no pygmy. Its summit stands some 20,000 feet above the surrounding ocean floor.
Can two volcanoes erupt at the same time?
There are a few historic examples of simultaneous eruptions from volcanoes (or volcanic vents) located within about 10 kilometers (6 miles) of each other, but it's difficult to determine whether one eruption caused the other. Volcanoes that share common magma reservoirs can sometimes trigger unrest at each other.