UNESCO - Hawaii Volcanoes - Mauna Loa and Kīlauea Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Mauna Loa and Kilauea Volcanoes - The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park contains two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa 13'679 ft (4'169 m) high and Kīlauea 4'091 ft (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. Kīlauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and Mauna Loa is the world's most massive shield volcano. The park provides scientists with insight into the development of the Hawaiian Islands and access for studies of volcanism. Name: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Site: Mauna Loa and Kīlauea Volcanoes Country: United State of America Location: Big Island, Hawaii Inscription: 1987 Category: Natural (viii) Unesco Ref: 409-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side