The Lava Flow of 1880 defines much of this high-elevation landscape on the Island of Hawai‘i, illustrating the enduring geological record of the region's volcanic activity. This area is characterized by numerous kĩpuka—pockets of older land and vegetation surrounded by more recent flows—such as Kĩpukapakēkakē and Kĩpukakulalio. These features provide critical insight into the historical progression of flows across the terrain, including the Ke A Po‘omuku Lava Flow and the Nāpu‘ukũlua Lava Flow.
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1921 · Kilauea
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Kilauea
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Kaohe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Mauna Loa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Humuula
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Kaohe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Hawaii South
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Hawaii North
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Puu Ulaula
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Kulani
USGS Topo · 1:24,000