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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).


Etymology

Origin of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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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

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

During the twin eruption, visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park were able to see lava from both events at the same time.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

During the twin eruption, visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park were able to see lava from both eruptions at the same time.

From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 2023

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