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Volcano, Hawaii
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In 1959, Kilauea Iki erupted, filling the crater with a lava lake that reached depths of up to 440 feet.
Even today, the surface of the Kilauea Iki crater can reach temperatures of up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to residual heat from the 1959 eruption.
Kilauea Iki is located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which was established in 1916 to protect the unique volcanic landscapes of the area.
The Kilauea Iki Trail offers a 4-mile loop that takes hikers across the crater floor, providing a close-up view of the hardened lava lake.
The 1959 eruption of Kilauea Iki produced lava fountains that reached heights of up to 1,900 feet, setting a record for the highest lava fountain ever recorded at the time.
'Kilauea Iki' translates to 'Little Kilauea' in Hawaiian, distinguishing it from the larger Kilauea volcano nearby.
Despite the harsh volcanic environment, the area around Kilauea Iki is home to a variety of native plants, including the ʻōhiʻa lehua, which is often the first to colonize new lava flows.
