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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #3

Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #3
Tip #3: Don't Get Too Close To the Volcano Many visitors to the Big Island expect to see a giant volcano spewing lava when they step off the plane, something like the one in the background of the Flintstones cartoon. Well, our volcano (Kilauea) is a more subdued "shield" volcano, which looks like a warrior's…
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Hawaiian Volcanoes

Hawaiian Volcanoes
Did you know that all the volcanoes in Hawaii are shield volcanoes? This means they are large and have shallow-sloping sides - like a warrior's shield. They are formed by low-viscosity (very runny) lava which, over time, runs down the side of the volcanic mountain and builds up a broad profile. Think of it as…
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