Big Island of Hawaii - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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Big Island of Hawaii - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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The large shield volcanoes on Hawaii extend to almost 14,000 feet (4300 meters) above sea level. But the bases of the volcanoes lie about 18,000 feet (5500 meters) below sea level, on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

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2019
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National Parks Gallery
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