Hawaii Volcanoes NP
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a vast geologic gallery of *active Mauna Loa and Kīlauea*—two of the world’s most iconic volcanic shields. Visitors explore rife volcanic landscapes, steaming craters, and marked hiking trails** that reveal the island’s fiery origins and ongoing evolution.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Subregion | Central Pacific |
| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii County |
| District | Big Island |
| City | Hilo |
| Timezone | PacificHonolulu |
| Latitude | 19.3833 |
| Longitude | -155.2833 |
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9:58 AM LOCAL TIMEHawaii Volcanoes National Park dominates the southeastern flank of the Big Island, where two of the planet’s most active and studied volcanoes—Mauna Loa and Kīlauea—embody the raw power of hotspot volcanic activity. The park’s landscape is a testament to change: expansive lava plains, towering cinder cones, and summit calderas of steaming Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Access includes major highways, visitor centers with interpretive exhibits, and a network of trails ranging from accessible walks to technical backcountry routes. The park is also a vital cultural landscape, home to native Hawaiian site and traditional resources. Expect dynamic weather, high winds, and variable ash; proper planning and respect for active volcanic zones underpin safe exploration. Whether viewing eruptive activity from designated overlooks or hiking beneath a blanketed lava field, visitors come for a visceral encounter with Earth’s geologic extremes and ongoing planetary reshaping.
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