Volcanoes, Hawai’i
Read Evan’s blog post about his trip to Volcanoes HERE
Surrounding the active volcanoes Kilaeua and Mauna Loa, the park contains active lava flows as well as preserved lava flows from previous recent eruptions. The park is constantly changing, adding new landforms and destroying others. In March of 2018, an enormous eruption of Kilaeua destroyed central parts of the park, completely changing the landscape and shutting the park for several weeks, and forcing many to flee their homes.
Resources
Indigenous Hawai’ian History in Volcanoes
Preserving the Ecology of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Ike Honua - The Value of Place
The cultural significance of ohia lehua - An endangered plant that grows on the slopes of recent lava flows