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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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Photo of invasive ginger.
NPS
 

Invasive Species
Explore the damaging role that invasive species play in the park.

 
Photo of a silversword on the slopes of Mauna Loa.
NPS
 

Silverswords: Rarer Than Diamonds

Lava Flows: Hotspots to Volcanoes
Discover how Hawaiian volcanoes form.

 
Lava tube skylight.
NPS | Michael Larson
 

Lava Tube Formation

 

He meheuheu mai na kupuna (Traces from the Past)
Kamehameha School's Hawai`i Campus
Each year, the 6th grade teachers and students plan a huaka'i (journey), based on 'Ike Hawai'i (Experience Hawai'i). Its goal is to nurture, perpetuate, and practice the Hawaiian culture and its values—to include history, language, oral traditions, literature, and wahi pana (sacred sites). In the fall of 2008, the 6th grade team visited Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to learn about two wahi pana—Pu'u Loa and Kipukapuaulu. By honoring the intelligence of our kupuna (elders), we prepare our keiki (children) for their future. Below are some of the outcomes of their efforts. Note: These are not captioned.

Observe and Preserve—Pu'u Loa
by student Hanale Lee Loy

  • Pu'u Loa | mp4 | QuickTime Version
  • Pu'u Loa | m4v | iPod and Mobile Phone Version

Be Kind and Protect—Kipukapuaulu
by student Nawai Makua


 

 
Sulphur dioxide and ash laden plume emitting from Halema`uma`u Crater.
NPS | Michael Larson
 

Halema`uma`u Crater Volcanic Activity

Ripe `ohelo berries ready to be eaten by nene.  

Did You Know?
`Ohelo (Vaccinium reticulatum) is a relative of blueberries and a favorite food of nene, the Hawaiian Goose. Its berries range from dark red to pale yellow when ripe and are sacred to Pele, the Volcano Goddess.

Last Updated: May 31, 2009 at 22:38 EST