Key Facts about Big Island

About Big Island:

• It is the largest Hawaiian island.
• It is made up of 5 volcanoes– Kohala, Hualalai, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea.
  • The most active of these volcanoes, contributing to the majority of the Island’s growth today, are Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
  • Mauna Loa, the quieter of the two, has the most mass of any mountain on earth.
  • Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and has been consistently erupting since 1983.
• The island features diverse climates ranging from tropical rainforests to volcanic deserts and snow-capped summits.
• The Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located on the island.