stackyFACTSWhile most volcanoes blow up once and sleep for centuries, Hawaii's Kilauea behaves like an overactive fountain. It has been erupting almost non-stop for decades, casually paving over roads, consuming forests, and adding entirely new acreage to the island. It's the hardest-working real estate developer on the planet.
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