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Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkLava flows like a river out of a hardened crust.
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Archeology Collection
ceramics from the Volcano House hotel

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Artifacts from the old Volcano House

Overview

Artifacts collected during archeological excavations and surveys provide valuable information about the people and events that occured in the park. Over 5,800 artifacts are preserved in the museum collection today. 
Waha`ula Visitor Center surrendering to lava.  

Did You Know?
From 1983 to 1991, lava flows repeatedly invaded communities on Kilauea's coastal south flank burying eight miles of highway and destroying 181 houses and a visitor center in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2007 at 20:24 EST