Kilauea

Kilauea is a stratovolcano located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kilauea is known for its frequent eruptions and the production of basaltic lava flows, which have shaped the landscape of the island. Since the 1980s, Kilauea has experienced numerous eruptions, with significant events occurring in 2018 that dramatically altered the area. The volcano is characterized by a summit caldera, a large crater formed by previous eruptions, and various fissures that can open up on its flanks during eruptions. Kilauea plays an important role in Hawaiian culture and geology, offering insights into volcanic processes and the formation of the Hawaiian Islands.