Mauna Loa Observatory

Mauna Loa Observatory is a research facility located on the Big Island of Hawaii, situated at the summit of Mauna Loa volcano. It plays a crucial role in monitoring Earth's atmosphere, particularly tracking greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. The observatory is renowned for providing some of the longest continuous records of atmospheric data, which are vital for understanding climate change. Scientists from around the world use this information to study air quality and its implications for global warming, making the observatory a key player in environmental science and climate research.