Lapel Pin: Mauna Loa Benchmark Medallion

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Mauna Loa, which means "Long Mountain" because of its long, gently sloping shape, is the largest volcano on our planet. With over 30 eruptions since 1843, it is also one of the mos t active. Thanks to the efforts of Lorrin Thurston and Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, present-day Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park became part of Hawaii National Park in 1916, and is now an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. PLACE NAME: Mauna Loa ELEVATION: 13,677 ft.COORDINATES: N19° 28' 56'' W155° 36' 18'' LOCATION: The Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA MARKERSLEUTH PHOTO CONTRIBUTOR: Ray Burnham 1 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Military clutch back Mounted on story card Show more