Kilauea is one of the world’s most active volcanos. It is located on Big Island of Hawaii.

In Hawaiian language the word kīlauea means “spewing” or “much spreading”, which reffers the volcano’s frequent outpouring of lava.

Kilauea is considered to be the home of the enciant Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele

In the Hawaiian mythology, Kīlauea is where most of the conflict between Pele the volcano goddess and the rain god Kamapua’a took place.

The latest lava eruption was in March 2008.

It is interesting to note that you can hire a guide to take you to the volcano.

Lava lake inside Kilauea volcano’s West Gap crater

Row of effusive vents feeding lava flow

Magma blast

Hawaii’s active lava flow before the sun comes up

Edge of the Pacific Ocean on the Island of Hawaii where explosions are produced when 1,150 degree C lava enters the 25 degree C ocean