Lava inundation zone maps for Mauna Loa, Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii

A comprehensive mapping of potential lava inundation zones for Mauna Loa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, reveals 18 high-risk areas vulnerable to future lava flows. This study provides critical hazard assessment tools by integrating geological data with predictive modeling, offering essential insights for risk management and emergency planning on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The approach combines historical flow analysis with terrain evaluation to identify zones at greatest threat from Mauna Loa's dynamic volcanic activity.

Trusdell, F. A., & Zoeller, M. H. (2017). Lava inundation zone maps for Mauna Loa, Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii. Scientific Investigations Map. https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3387