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By: Sean Bonner
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Map of Hawaiian volcanoes
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When Hawaiian Volcanoes became a national park Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park was established in 1840. It was founded to teach people around the country about volcanoes.
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How the park formed The pacific tectonic plate many years ago crossed over a hot spot. The lava seeped out and cooled, forming the islands of Hawaii. They are still growing today.
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Types of rocks The two main rocks in Hawaiian National Park are volcanic rocks including obsidian and pumice. obsidian pumice
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Special landforms/features Kilauea caldera 1790 footprints
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How the park is changing The park is still changing today. The volcanoes erupt; the lava dries and creates new land.
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Environmental issues Hawaiian National Park has a beautiful forest, but it is being invaded by nonnative plant and animal spicies. This is fountain grass, an invading plant to the park.
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How technology is used Scientists use tools like seismographs to detect earthquakes, which helps studies with the volcanic activity.
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Bibliography www.Wikipedia.com www.Wikipedia.com National park website
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