Mauna Kea (mountain) (English spelling)

Japanese: マウナ・ケア[山](英語表記)Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea (mountain) (English spelling)
A dormant volcano in the north-central part of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA. With an elevation of 4,205m, it is the highest peak in the Hawaiian Islands. The summit is often covered in snow, and the name of the mountain means "white mountain." It is a shield volcano that rises 9,600m above the seabed, making it the highest volcano in the world. Glacial lakes such as Lake Waiau and moraines can be seen at the top. It is known as a tourist destination for skiing and hunting, and coffee is cultivated on the foothills. [Yagasaki Noritaka]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
アメリカ合衆国ハワイ州,ハワイ島中北部の休火山。標高4205mで,ハワイ諸島の最高峰である。山頂部は雪におおわれることが多く,山名は〈白い山〉を意味する。海底からの高さは9600mにも及ぶ楯状火山で,火山体自体の高さは世界最高。上部にはワイアウ湖などの氷河湖やモレーンがみられる。スキーや狩猟などの観光地として知られ,山麓斜面ではコーヒー栽培が行われる。【矢ヶ崎 典隆】

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