Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
5 days ago · Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kilauea - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Kīlauea is the youngest and most active volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi, and one of the busiest in the world. In recorded history, Kīlauea has only had short periods of repose. It has covered almost 90% of its surface in lava flows within the last 1,000 years.
What's Going On With The Volcanoes?
Dec 23, 2024 · Get a live look inside the park, courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Air Quality Hazardous volcanic gasses can present a danger to sensitive groups of people.
Eruptions - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park …
Listed below are just a few of the most recent and spectacular eruptions of this highly active volcano. Learn more about Kīlauea, the youngest volcano on the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Volcanoes - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park …
Feb 1, 2021 · Why Are Volcanoes Here? The eight Hawaiian Islands we know today are only the most recent formations in a chain of over 80 volcanoes that stretch for thousands of miles to the northwest, both above and below sea-level.
Eruption Viewing - U.S. National Park Service
Use the slider to compare volcanic activity on the webcam above and see how the volcano changes between active and paused states. When the volcano is active, you can observe bright eruptions, flowing lava, and a strong glow, especially at night.
Plan Your Visit - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National …
Jan 13, 2025 · Deepen your experience by learning about the profound connections between Native Hawaiian culture and this remarkable landscape. Enjoy the park, but be mindful. Let others connect undisturbed with nature.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: World Heritage Site - NPS
Designated as a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park preserves the intimate connection between the natural history of the region and Native Hawaiian culture –- a culture that to this day reveres the island volcanoes as sacred places.
December 2024 Summit Eruption - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National …
Dec 26, 2024 · On the morning of December 23, Kīlauea volcano began erupting in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. At 2:20 a.m., fissures opened on the caldera floor, releasing lava fountains up to 295 feet high. Lava flows spread across Halemaʻumaʻu crater and a section of the caldera that collapsed during the 2018 collapse events.
Mauna Loa - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park …
Nov 30, 2022 · Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet. Meaning "long mountain" in Hawaiian, it is the quintessential shield volcano in its shape— signified by broad, rounded slopes. The volcano makes up roughly 51% of Hawaiʻi Island and …