Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

National Park Service

This series includes information on lava, volcanoes, endangered species, and invasive species at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Episodes6

Mar 14, 2013 · 8 min
Invasive Species
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: This video covers many problems that invasive species can cause. Two invasive plants, the Kahili ginger and the Morella Faya tree, are discussed in-depth. Solutions are given for restoring the balance between natives and invasives in the park.
Mar 14, 2013 · 3 min
Silverswords: Rarer Than Diamonds
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: What is a silversword, why is it so rare, and what is its relation to Hawaiian cowboys? Watch the video to find out.
Mar 14, 2013 · 3 min
Lava Flows: Hotspots to Volcanoes
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: Park ranger Amy Skrabacz discusses various topics on lava and volcanoes including magma, eruptions, earthquakes, and even Pele the volcano goddess.
Mar 14, 2013 · 1 min
Lava Entering the Ocean
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: This video is a rare, close-up view of lava entering the ocean shot outside of the park. This occurrence can be seen at Highway 130 near Kalapana.
Mar 14, 2013 · 2 min
Lava Tube Formation
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: What is a lava tube? How does it form? Watch this video for answers to these questions.
Mar 14, 2013 · 6 min
`U`au (The Hawaiian Petrel)
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: This is a video dedicated to the Hawaiian Petrel, or `U`au. The life cycles of these seabirds is discussed along with reasons they are threatened by extinction and what the park is doing to protect them.