Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – is a huge volcanic complex that occupies 1348 km2 territory. It is located on the southeast side of Hawaii and has been in UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1987. The Hawaiian Volcanoes National Reserve clearly demonstrates the bright volcanic processes that have been going on here for at least 70 million years. As a result of their activity, the soil of the Hawaiian Islands arose.
Since the 19th century, the Hawaiian Islands have interested many tourists, not their chic beaches, but the existing volcanoes on their territory. This area is relatively safe for observing volcanic eruptions, which is a fairly rare occurrence throughout the world.
The park area belongs to the two brightest volcanoes around the world: Mauna Loa, which is the largest, as well as Kilaua, which is distinguished by its activity. With its uniqueness, as well as the drama of landscapes, the volcanic park every year attracts more and more tourists to its territory.
In the Hawaiian Volcanoes park, you can observe the processes of existing volcanoes, as well as meet the extinct, which have long been hidden by green forests. There are areas here, generously covered with frozen lava that has been going to for millions of years.
Thanks to centuries-old volcanic, processes in the middle of the depths of the ocean, a huge land shmat has formed, which is distinguished by its unique ecosystem. As for the climate of the park, it is quite diverse. Here there is the burning Kau desert, and impenetrable tropical forests.
A volcano called Mauna Loa – the most enormous volcano of the whole world, with the help of eruptions of which, formed most of the island. Quilaua volcano, which has, in total, about 100 years, is very young. It has a fairly convenient location, which attracts many tourists who are happy to watch its bright flame.
Travelers are also interested in the underground caves here, which arose as a result of freezing one layer of lava over another. Somewhere only half of the entire park area is available for hiking excursions, but the rest of the territory can be explored with a car or by helicopter.
In 1980, the Hawaiian Volcano Park was rightfully assigned the status of an International Biosphere Reserve.
