Some Basics on Hawaii Volcanoes
Hawaii contains a number of live volcanoes and is probably one of the most geologically studied places in the entire world. At the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, visitors can check out an amazing pit crater called Halemaumau, and they can discover many interesting facts about Hawaii and volcanoes in general. On display are the results of years of volcanic evolution on the Big Island. Guests can tour the park, camp there if they choose, and go to the many events that highlight the history and unique geological aspects of the island.
On the Big Island there are five volcanoes: Kohala; Mauna Kea; Hualalai; Mauna Loa; and Kilauea. Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea are all active volcanoes and in some places you can actually see the lava flowing. All of Hawaii was formed by volcanoes and the islands continue to move and grow. This makes this State unique in the U.S. and many tourists go to Hawaii to see the forces of mother earth in action.
Aloha ~
Ali
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