Hawaii's Mountain Landscape: Volcanic Peaks

Yes – the entire Hawaiian archipelago is built from volcanic mountains rising from the ocean floor.

• Mauna Kea (dormant) – Highest point at 13,803 ft (4,205 m) above sea level.
• Mauna Loa – Largest volcano on Earth by volume.
• Kīlauea – One of the world's most active volcanoes.

These shield volcanoes create Hawaii's dramatic topography.