Hydrosphere in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States located in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano. The park provides scientists with insight into the development of the Hawaiian Islands a…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States located in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano. The park provides scientists with insight into the development of the Hawaiian Islands and access for studies of volcanism. For visitors, the park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, glimpses of rare flora and fauna, and a view into the traditional Hawaiian culture connected to these landscapes.
  • Location: Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
  • Established: August 1, 1916
  • Nearest city: Hilo
  • Area: 344,812 acres (1,395.40 km²)
  • Visitors: 1,620,294 (in 2023)
  • Governing body: National Park Service
  • Criteria: Natural: viii

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