Fountains of molten lava erupting from within a crater next to a whirlwind formed from the eruption.

Hawaii · Islands & territories

Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park

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Some places change your perspective.

Two active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. 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.

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationHawaii
Designated1916
Coordinates19.38°, -155.2°

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