Hawaii Volcanoes National Park This site contains two of the
most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa (4,170 m high) and
Kilauea (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. Statement of Significance
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park contains Mauna Loa and Kilauea,
two of the world’s most active and accessible volcanoes where
ongoing geological processes are easily observed. This property
serves as an excellent example of island building through
volcanic processes. Through the process of shield-building
volcanism, the park's landscape is one of relatively constant,
dynamic change. Criterion (viii) This property is a unique
example of significant island building through ongoing volcanic
processes. It represents the most recent activity in the
continuing process of the geologic origin an