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Most visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park stay in the Kona district
on the sunny west-side of the island. The drive to the park requires
about two hours (without stops) by either the south route (on highway 11)
or the north route (on highways 19 and 11). Casual observations from the
highways reveal much about the nature of Hawaiian volcanoes. The
following section provides a basic overview of the geology of the island
and what you might expect to see if you come for a visit. The narrative
starts in the town of Kailua (in the district of Kona) and circles the
island clockwise (with a few optional side-trips). Alternative, click on
any of the highway numbers on the map to reach that area.
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