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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP, Hawaii
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Kīlauea has been erupting almost continuously since 1983, making it one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
Kīlauea is considered the home of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance.
The lava flows from Kīlauea have added over 500 acres of new land to the island of Hawaii since 1983.
The Kīlauea Visitor Center offers educational exhibits and information about the volcano's geology and cultural history.
Kīlauea is located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which was established in 1916 to preserve the natural and cultural resources of the area.
The area around Kīlauea supports a diverse range of plant and animal life, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
The lava flows and volcanic activity at Kīlauea are so significant that they are visible from satellites orbiting the Earth.
