Imagine peering into the glowing cauldron of an active
volcano, then summiting a 13,000-foot mountain, and later catwalking atop cliffs
that plunge into an impossibly blue sea. It's all in a day's work—or rather,
play—at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the "Big Island" of Hawaii. Hawaii
Volcanoes encompasses 209,695 acres and an astoundingly diverse landscape. The
altitude in the park ranges from sea level to the summit of the earth's most
massive volcano, 13,677-foot Mauna Loa. Kilauea, the world's most active
volcano, offers scientists insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and
visitors views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. Arid deserts exist within a few
miles of lush forests. Both beckon the adventurous explorer.
Volcano Watch - Volcano
Watch is a weekly newsletter written by the scientists at the US Geological
Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It is published in the Hawaii
Tribune-Herald's Sunday newspaper and the West Hawai'i Today's Monday
newspaper, and posted here the following Monday or Tuesday.
Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
- The park encompasses 333,000 acres and ranges from sea level to the summit
of the earth's most massive volcano, Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. Kilauea, the
world's most active volcano, offers scientists insights on the birth of the
Hawaiian Islands and visitors views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. Over half
of the park is designated wilderness and provides unique hiking and camping
opportunities.
Movies of
Kilauea - These movies were converted from a video tape that was filmed by
Steve O'Meara of Volcano Watch International. VolcanoWorld thanks him for
allowing us to use his video.
Hawaiian Volcano
Observatory - The activity on Pulama pali is slowly dying away. This
morning a single, rather broad stream stretches down the pali from about tht
1500-foot elevation for about 1 km all the way to about 700 feet.
National Park Service - Over half
of the park is designated wilderness and provides unusual hiking and camping
opportunities. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park has been honored as an International Biosphere Reserve
and a World Heritage Site.
Bishop Museum Geology - This is a compilation of published and unpublished
geochemical data from multiple sources, organized in a standardized format.
The data are available by clicking on the island or volcano of interest below.
Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park Page - This site is dedicated to providing information on
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. It is our intent to provide information that
will be timely and of assistance in planning a trip, vacation or obtaining
data about this park
