About Kilauea: Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Its runny lava builds gentle slopes and flows into the ocean, making new land. In Hawaiian tradition it is the home of Pele, the goddess of fire. Its lava has added new land to the island

Location: On the Big Island of Hawaii, USA · Country: United States · Type: A shield volcano with gentle, flowing lava · Record: One of the most active volcanoes on Earth · Nature: Rivers of glowing lava that pour into the sea · Notable Feature: Home to the Halemaumau crater, in a national park · People: In Hawaiian legend it is the home of Pele, goddess of fire · World Rank: Among the most active volcanoes in the world