United States Hawaii
Kīlauea
An active shield volcano renowned for frequent lava flows, one of the most vigorous on Earth, and a significant feature within a volcanic park.
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The massive and monstrous shield volcano that occupies the heart of Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii is known as Kīlauea. It was considered to be sacred by the Polynesian peoples who originally inhabited these isles. Today, it spurts smoke and ash and magma in all directions and hosts lush ecosystems in the Puna Forest and beyond.
jrfrancis 4 years ago