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Bright orange lava and thick white smoke rise from the crater of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, viewed from above with the surrounding dark landscape visible. Portrait of James Cook seated and dressed in 18th-century naval uniform, holding a map and gazing to his left. Hawaii A multi-tiered waterfall cascades through lush, green tropical vegetation and moss-covered rocks at Onomea Falls in Hawaii. Waipio Valley Kilauea volcano pahoehoe Hawaii Political map of Hawaii showing the major Hawaiian Islands, their boundaries, and principal cities, including Honolulu on Oahu and Hilo on Hawaii (the Big Island). Insets provide detailed maps of each main island, and a locator map shows Hawaii's position in the central Pacific Ocean relative to North America. Physical map of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Islands, showing major islands, mountain peaks, volcanoes, channels, and notable geographic features. Insets provide detailed views of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the island of Hawaii, highlighting elevations, lava flows, and national parks. A locator map in the center shows Hawaii's position in the Pacific Ocean relative to North America.
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Bright orange lava and thick white smoke rise from the crater of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, viewed from above with the surrounding dark landscape visible.
Kilauea Hawaii's Kilauea is an active volcano.

Hawaii

island, Hawaii, United States
Also known as: Hawai‘i, the Big Island
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Hawaii, volcanic island, Hawaii, U.S. It lies southeast of Maui island and constitutes Hawaii county. Known as the Big Island, it is the southeasternmost and largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Its area of some 4,030 square miles (10,438 square km) continues to grow as Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano, continues to pour lava into the ocean. The island is formed by five volcanoes (Hualalai, Kilauea, Kohala, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa) that are connected...

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