Experience the Heartbeat of a Volcanic Landscape
Volcanoes are monuments to Earth's origin, evidence that its primordial forces are still at work. During a volcanic eruption, we are reminded that our planet is an ever-changing environment whose basic processes are beyond human control. As much as we have altered the face of the Earth to suit our needs, we can only stand in awe before the power of an eruption.
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What's Going on With the Volcano?
Eruption updates.
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Camping
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
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History and Culture
Superb voyagers, Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands migrated to Hawai`i over 1,600 years ago.
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Nature and Science
Created to preserve the natural setting of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, the park is also a refuge for the islands native plants and animals.
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Plan Your Visit
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a fascinating world of active volcanism, biological diversity, and Hawaiian culture, past and present.
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World Heritage Site
In recognition of its outstanding values, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site.
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Did You Know?
Kilauea Volcano has erupted lava almost continuously from its east rift zone since 1983. These lava flows have added about 500 acres of new land to the southern shore of Kilauea and covered 8.7 miles (14 km) of highway with lava as deep as 115 feet (35 m). More...