This is a giant pano of Kilauea so click on the original to take a good look. We are still at the Kilauea Overlook. Why is it called Kilauea Volcano?
The Hawaiian name Kīlauea means "spewing" or "much spreading". It refers to the constant flow of lava. Kīlauea lies on the curve of volcanoes on the island of Hawaii that includes Mauna Loa and Kohala. The volcano of Kīlauea is one of the youngest and also is said to be the home of an ancient volcano goddess Pele.