Well-known for its volcanic and geological significance, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is also one of the most fascinating biological landscapes in the world. Located more than 2,000 miles from the nearest continental land mass, the Hawaiian Archipelago is the most geographically isolated group of islands on Earth. Hawaiian plants and animals began to evolve over 70 million years ago in nearly complete isolation and over 90% of the native terrestrial flora and fauna in Hawaiʻi are found only in the Hawaiian islands. This level of endemism surpasses all other places on Earth— even the Galapagos Islands. ![]() PlantsHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is home to plants found nowhere else in the world ![]() AnimalsAnimal life on the world's most remote island chain ![]() VolcanoesTwo of the most active and dynamic volcanoes on Earth ![]() EruptionsLearn about some of the previous eruptions of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa ![]() Other Geological FeaturesA treasure trove of volcanic phenomena ![]() Voices of ScienceA new podcast series takes listeners on an acoustic voyage through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ![]() Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a DeathPlease help prevent the spread of this terrible disease ![]() On The Brink of ExtinctionParadise in peril |
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Last updated: January 22, 2021