The most active volcano in the world

The orange glow of a lava tube like the one pictured here is a frequent site on Hawaii’s Kilauea, the youngest volcano on one of the youngest islands on Earth. In near constant eruption for the last 40 years, Kilauea is widely considered the most active volcano in the world and is the main attraction at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which was created on this day in 1916. The park, which was designated an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site, also includes another active volcano, Mauna Loa, the world’s most massive shield volcano–Mauna Loa last erupted in 1984. Together, they are among the most studied volcanoes in the world.
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