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Volcanoes of Hawaii

Hawaii evokes paradise, tranquility, a classic and exotic holiday destination that many would like to enjoy at some point. For those who like to walk on the waves, Hawaii is also a must. Life constantly makes bor-bor in this archipelago of the Pacific Ocean: bor-bor both outside and inside.

The magmatic activity is constant, and this can easily be seen in different places. Especially on the main island, Big Island. There is the Volcanoes National Park and there is also the most active volcano in Hawaii: The big kilawea.

since his re-awakening in 1984, Kilawea has not stopped throwing lava. Sometimes silent, slow, tender; sometimes violent and fast. Regardless of the rhythm, the volcano is always active. Over the past 25 years, the island’s surface has grown 200 hectares due to the lava thrown by Kilawea. When this lava meets the sea water, it creates dense columns of smoke. It's a unique show.

The islands of Hawaii have their origin in the activity of several volcanoes created on the seabed. All these volcanoes were born from a source of magma known in geology as the “hot zone”. According to this theory, the tectonic plate under the Pacific Ocean is moving northwest, while the “hot zone” is stagnant. That is why, little by little, new volcanoes are being created. Today, the heart of this hot current is about 30 kilometers south of Big Island. There, a new volcano is being born. It is still 975 meters below sea level, but it already has a name. It's called Loi.