By: Sean Bonner

Map of Hawaiian volcanoes

When Hawaiian Volcanoes became a national park Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park

was established in 1840. It was founded to teach people around the country about volcanoes.

How the park formed

The pacific tectonic plate many years ago crossed over a hot spot. The lava seeped out and cooled, forming the islands of Hawaii. They are still growing today.

Types of rocks

The two main rocks in Hawaiian National Park are volcanic rocks including obsidian and pumice.

obsidianpumice

Special landforms/features Kilauea caldera

1790 footprints

How the park is changing

The park is still changing today. The volcanoes erupt; the lava dries and creates new land.

Environmental issues

Hawaiian National Park has a beautiful forest, but it is being invaded by nonnative plant and animal spicies.

This is fountain grass, an invading plant to the park.

How technology is used

Scientists use tools like seismographs to detect earthquakes, which helps studies with the volcanic activity.

Bibliography

www.Wikipedia.com National park website

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