Volcanoes in Hawaii
How many volcanoes are in Hawaii?
There are six volcanoes on the Hawaiian Islands. However, only five of those volcanoes are active.
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| The bright blue dots represent Holocene volcanoes which means they are young. |
What are the names of the five active volcanoes?
On the big island there are four volcanoes. The most active volcano is Kilauea. The largest volcano is Mauna Loa it is also the worlds largest. The third youngest volcano is Hualalai. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in the state of Hawaii. The volcano on the island of Maui is named Haleakala.
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| Kilauea, which is pictured above, is the most visited active volcano on earth. |
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| Mauna Lao |
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| Hualalai |
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| Mauna Kea |
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Haleakala
http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/kau/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/ |
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