Hawaiian Meaning
The Hawaiian name "Kīlauea" means "spewing" or "much spreading," apparently in reference to the lava flows that it erupts.
Most Recent Eruption
Continuous since January 3, 1983
Number of Historical Eruptions
61, not counting the continuous lava-lake activity in Halema`uma`u crater
For a bonus point on your next science test, what type of volcano is Kilauea?
