Volcanoes BIG ISLAND
Mauna Loa - Erupting
See This View of Kīlauea Volcano From Uēkahuna Bluff
The cliff top at the volcano’s summit in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopened.
JUN 10, 2021
Read the entire article at: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/
Kīlauea Volcano is No Longer Erupting
Observations indicate that the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano has paused. Within the past 48 hours, no active lava was observed. No glow is visible at night.
https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm
Two trails and a visitor station have reopened in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY'S TRUSTED VOICE
By Tovin Lapan
May 24, 2021
https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/What-trails-are-open-at-Hawaii-Volcanoes-National-Park
Glover Trail
Is a 3.2-mile loop with a 320-foot elevation change, with the 2.4 miles to and from the trailhead making the total roundtrip 5.6 miles. The hike culminates at the edge of a huge pit crater that is home to Hawaiian rainforest.
Kona Trail
Is a 4.6-mile loop with a 520-foot elevation change; it's a seven-mile roundtrip when including the walk to and from the trailhead. Along the way hikers will find pasture land, a relic of Kahuku's ranching past and signs of the 1887 lava flow.
Volcanoes in Hawaii
Hawaii emerged from the sea millions of years ago, forged by the power of volcanoes. Over time, volcanoes have formed some of our most iconic landscapes. Today, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii is one of the few places in the world where visitors can come face to face with an active volcano—a truly unforgettable experience.
Hawaii’s main volcanoes are “shield” volcanoes, which produce lava flows that form gently sloping, shield-like mountains. A good example is Maunaloa, the most massive mountain on earth, deceptively covering half of Hawaii Island. Standing with this sleeping giant beneath your feet will give you a greater respect for earth’s ever-changing landscapes.
Hawaii’s Active Volcanoes
Two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Maunaloa - can be found on Hawaii Island. Maunaloa last erupted in 1984, and Kilauea's last eruption was 1983-2018. Other volcanoes on Hawaii Island include: Maunakea, Hualalai, and Kohala.
