Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

American  

[huh-wahy-ee vol-key-nohz nash-uh-nl pahrk, nash-nuhl, -wah-] / həˈwaɪ i vɒlˈkeɪ noʊz ˈnæʃ ə nl ˈpɑrk, ˈnæʃ nəl, -ˈwɑ- /

noun

1. a large national park southwest of Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, featuring the active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa. 523 square miles (1,355 square kilometers).

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Etymology

Origin of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

First recorded in 1960–65

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Officials say there is no immediate danger to residents as volcanic activity is currently limited to a confined area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024

On Monday, scientists downgraded its alert level, saying there was no threat of significant ash emission into the atmosphere outside a limited area within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

While most tour operators stay within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rules, some tour operators take a different approach to disappointment, scouting for lava at any cost.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2023

Geological Service's volcanic activity notice said, after detecting a glow in the summit producing smog that is confined within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

From Reuters ● Jan. 9, 2023

The volcanoes can be seen at the same time from multiple spots in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near Kilauea’s caldera.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 6, 2023