Land

The State of Hawaii comprises of 8 major and 124 minor islands. These were all created due to volcanic eruptions. Mauna Loa, on the island of Hawaii, is the world's largest active volcano, at a height of 13,675 ft (4,168 m). Kilauea, on the eastern slope of Mauna Loa, is the world's largest active volcanic crater. Hawaii is also prone to earthquakes and there have been 14 earthquakes each with a magnitude of 5 or more on the Richter scale that shook the islands from 1969 to 1979. Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai are the most mountainous islands. The highest peak in the state is Puu Wekiu (13,796 ft/4,208 m), on Hawaii. The largest natural lake is Halulu (182 acres/74 ha) while Niihau is the largest artificial lake of the state of Hawaii.