Most visitors are familiar with the three largest — Mauna Kea, which is considered to be dormant and boasts the highest point in Hawaii, 13,796 feet [4,205 m] above sea level; Mauna Loa, which is 13,678 feet [4,169 m] and is the largest Hawaiian volcano in volume; and Kilauea, which is the youngest volcano and is located on the southern flank of the island.
Enamikule Havail käinutele on teada kolm suuremat vulkaani: Mauna Kea, mida peetakse kustunuks ning mis on Havai kõrgeim tipp — 4205 meetrit ülalpool merepinda; Mauna Loa, mis on 4169 meetri kõrgune ja on ruumalalt suurim Havai vulkaan; ning Kilauea, mis on vulkaanidest noorim ja paikneb saare lõunaosas.