How many volcanoes are on the Big Island?

There are a total of five volcanoes on the Big Island: Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Of those, only three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) or extinct (Kohala). Fun fact: A volcano is considered dormant if it has not erupted in the last 200 years, but may erupt again. 1. Hawaii Volcanoes