1. Kilauea,
Hawaii, United States
Forget
sun-swept beaches, surfers and grass skirts, the Hawaiian Islands are home to
one of the most spectacular light shows on the planet.
Located in
the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southern coast of Big Island, Kilauea
is the world's most active volcano.
Standing
proud at 4,200 feet (1,280 meters), it's been erupting continuously since 1983.
Adventure
seekers may wish to hike over hardened lava fields to witness its power as lava
hisses steaming into the sea.
"I've
been a tour guide all over the world and there is nothing else quite like
Kilauea," says Eric Leifer, a National Geographic explorer who also guides
for KapohoKine Adventures.
"Once you stand on the edge of creation
staring into that glowing caldera, a few things become quite clear: that we are
small, life is short, and this world is beautiful."
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