Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
UNESCO site
Date of Insscription: 1987
This site contains two of the most active volcanoes in the
world, Mauna Loa (4,170 m high) and Kilauea (1,250 m high), both of which tower
over the Pacific Ocean. Volcanic eruptions have created a constantly changing
landscape, and the lava flows reveal surprising geological formations. Rare
birds and endemic species can be found there, as well as forests of giant
ferns.
Statement of Significance
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park contains Mauna Loa and
Kilauea, two of the world’s most active and accessible volcanoes where ongoing
geological processes are easily observed. This property serves as an excellent
example of island building through volcanic processes. Through the process of
shield-building volcanism, the park's landscape is one of relatively constant,
dynamic change.
Criterion (viii): This property is a unique example of
significant island building through ongoing volcanic processes. It represents
the most recent activity in the continuing process of the geologic origin and
change of the Hawaiian Archipelago. The park contains significant parts of two
of the world's most active and best understood volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna
Loa. The volcano Mauna Loa, measured from the ocean floor, is the greatest
volcanic mass on earth.
Source: unesco.org
Sent: 1/11/2015
Arrived: 23/11/2015
Thanks, Mark!
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