Thunderous eruptions and red-hot lava make volcanoes one of Earth’s flashiest geological features. Despite the danger, people can’t help being drawn to these natural wonders. In the United States, Hawaiʻi offers tourists some of the country’s best volcano-viewing experiences. In fact, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encompasses two of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. On average, these two volcanoes erupt every 2-3 years. In March 1984, the two volcanoes were even active on the same day thanks to overlapping eruptions.
While witnessing such incredible volcanic activity in person can be difficult to arrange, you can still explore volcanoes with the help of online resources. This Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park video showcases remarkable magma activity, allowing curious geology enthusiasts an up-close look at the action.
A cone-shaped vent collapsed early Sunday morning in the Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake, creating a robust spillway of molten rock. NPS Video/J.Wei pic.twitter.com/ylnGOy4GkS
— Hawaii Volcanoes NPS (@Volcanoes_NPS) February 13, 2023
For more information about six of Hawai‘i’s magnificent volcanoes, check out the photo gallery below.