Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Also known as Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HAVO, Volcanoes National Park

national park of the United States

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a U.S. national park that preserves volcanic landscapes and geological features in the Hawaiian Islands. The park is significant for showcasing active volcanic processes and the unique ecosystems that develop on volcanic terrain.

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Key facts

Location: Hawaii County, Hawaii , United States
Nearest city: Hilo
Area: 354,461 acres (1,434.45 km )
Established: August 1, 1916 ; 109 years ago ( 1916-08-01 )
Visitors: 1,433,593 (in 2024)
Governing body: National Park Service
Website: www .nps .gov /havo /index .htm
Criteria: Natural: viii
Inscription: 1987 (11th Session )

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Wikidata facts

Area: 87940
Official website: www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States, located on the island of Hawaiʻi in the state 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. The indigenous people of the park, "Kanaka Maoli", believed in living a life that did not take up resources. Volcanic eruptions are seen as sacred.

The park was originally established on August 1, 1916, as Hawaii National Park, which was then split into this park and Haleakalā National Park. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987. In 2012, the park was depicted on the 14th quarter of the America the Beautiful Quarters series.