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Volcano, Hawaii
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Kīlauea, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, has been erupting almost continuously since 1983.
The islands were formed by volcanic activity over millions of years, with the Big Island being the youngest at around 400,000 years old.
The town of Volcano experiences a rainforest climate, with frequent rain showers and cooler temperatures than the coastal areas.
In Hawaiian mythology, Pele is the goddess of volcanoes and fire, believed to reside in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater of Kīlauea.
Thurston Lava Tube, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, is a 500-year-old tunnel formed by flowing lava.
The park is home to rare plant species like the silversword, which can only be found in Hawaii.
The area is home to several endemic bird species, including the Hawaiian honeycreeper and the nēnē, Hawaii's state bird.
