Geological Features

Flows of molten pahoehoe lava overlapping
Lava

Molten lava is only visible during an eruption, but its solidified form makes up the island of Hawaiʻi

A glowing lava lake at night.
Lava Lake

Explore the extraordinary lava lakes of Hawaiʻi.

A vegetated cave entrance
Lava Tubes

Underground passageways built by rivers of lava

A piece of lava rock protruding from the ground with a person looking at it
Lava Trees & Tree Molds

The remnants of trees, frozen in time

A sea arch and coastal cliffs with rough surf
Sea Arches

Elegant formations sculpted by the sea

Sun setting on a volcanic pit crater
Pit Craters

Dramatic and dynamic voids

Steam vent surrounded by vegetation
Steam Vents and Sulphur Banks

The heated breath of the volcano

Mat of light colored fibers sitting on sand
Pele's Hair

Fragile byproducts of mighty forces

Aerial photograph of a patch of forest surrounded by lava
Kīpuka

Islands within islands

A cinder cone with a rainbow behind it
Cinder Cones

Hills erected around volcanic vents

Last updated: February 7, 2023

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Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

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808 985-6011

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