Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

[ huh-wahy-ee vol-key-nohz nash-uh-nl pahrk, nash-nuhl, -wah- ]

noun

1. a large national park southwest of Hilo on the Island of Hawaii, featuring the active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa. 523 square miles (1,355 square kilometers).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Historically, some of the nation’s busiest spots for tour operators are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Haleakala National Park.

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On Monday, scientists downgraded its alert level, saying there was no threat of significant ash emission into the atmosphere outside a limited area within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilaluea volcano, reopened at 11 a.m. as staff cleared roads and trails.

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Crowds of people flocked to the Big Island’s Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which offered safe views of the lava.

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Word of its lava fountains spread quickly, bringing crowds to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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