Which volcano in Hawaii is always erupting?
Which volcano in Hawaii is always erupting? For the past 200 years, Mauna Loa and Kilauea have tended to erupt on average every two or three years, placing them among the most frequently active volcanoes of the world. Some intervals of repose between eruptions at a given volcano have been much longer than its long-term average.
Why is Haleakala so special?
This area is considered sacred to native Hawaiians and there are many important cultural sites within the national park. The word Haleakala actually means “house of the sun.” Legend says that the demigod Maui caught the sun at the summit of Haleakala and forced it to slow its journey across the sky.
What is the curse of Haleakala?
Hundreds of people have returned lava rocks to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park because they fear the “curse of Pele.” The legend is that the goddess of fire and volcanoes will bring rock thieves bad luck and misfortune.
Is Oahu safe from volcano?
Volcanic eruptions like the ones in Guatemala, Italy, the Philippines and elsewhere, do not occur in the Aloha State. So you would not be in any sort of immediate danger in Hawaii from a volcanic eruption. You definitely won't be if you're not visiting the Big Island.