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The volcanic area in Hawaii, primarily located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, features two active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa, situated roughly 25 miles apart; this park encompasses diverse environments ranging from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, and includes active eruptive sites like the Kilauea caldera and the vent at Puʻu ʻŌʻō. 

 

Key points about the volcanic area in Hawaii:

• Volcanoes:

  Kilauea and Mauna Loa are the main active volcanoes within the park. 

• Caldera:

  Kilauea's summit caldera contains the active Halemaʻumaʻu crater, known for its lava lake activity. 

• Park features:

  The park includes diverse landscapes like lava tubes, cinder cones, and rainforests, with access via the Chain of Craters Road. 

• Geological formation:

  The Hawaiian islands were formed by a hotspot in the Earth's mantle, creating a chain of volcanoes as the Pacific plate moves over it.