Puna, Volcanic district in Eastern Hawaii, United States
The district extends across 500 square miles of the Big Island, containing active volcanoes, black sand beaches, dense rainforests, and agricultural territories.
Native Polynesians established settlements in this region during ancient times, using the fertile volcanic soil for sustainable farming and gathering natural resources.
The district maintains strong Native Hawaiian traditions through local festivals, traditional dances, and ceremonies that connect modern residents with ancestral practices.
Residents and visitors must rely on rainwater catchment systems for water supply, as the district lacks comprehensive public water infrastructure.
The 2018 Lower Puna eruption transformed the landscape, covering entire neighborhoods and creating new geological formations that altered the district's topography.
Location: Hawaii County
GPS coordinates: 19.49378,-155.00969
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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