The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian islands and is dominated by volcanoes. Kilauea erupts nearly constantly in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park while Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea rise inland. The windward side near Hilo receives about 180 inches of rain each year, creating lush rainforest and wat...
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