However, Mauna Loa's overall rate of growth has probably begun to slow over the last 100,000 years, and the volcano may in fact be nearing the end of its tholeiitic basalt shield-building phase.
Namun, Mauna Loa keseluruhan laju pertumbuhan telah mulai lambat mungkin selama 100.000 tahun, dan gunung berapi mungkin sebenarnya yang akan hampir akhir nya tholeiitic basal perisai-gedung tahap.