one of these islands, the central Hawaii island. Kilauea is one of the world's most active
volcanic craters. Craters are formed either by the massive collapse of material during
volcanic activity, by unusually violent explosions, or later by erosion during dormancy
(Comptons). It is situated on the southeastern slope of the great volcanic mountain
Mauna Loa. Its elevation is 1111 m (3646 ft.) above sea level. The crater has an area of
about 10 sq. km., which forms a great cavity in
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