The summit elevation of a volcano is the elevation of the top of the volcano relative to sea level. The summit elevation of the volcano Kliauea in Hawaii is 1227 meters. The summit elevation of the underwater volcano Loihi in the Pacific Ocean is -969 meters. Which summit is closer to sea level?

volcano Loihi

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance between volcano top and sea level is the summit elevation :

Summit elevation of volcano kliauea = 1227 miles

Summit elevation of volcano Loihi = - 969 m

The summit closer to sea level is that whose absolute summit level elevation is smaller :

Absolute values :

volcano kliauea = 1227 m

volcano Loihi = |-969| = 969 m

969 < 1227

Hence, volcano Loihi is closer to sea level