1 Created in 1961, this Commission is considered a quasi-judicial board. Its meetings are held as necessary on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. 2  The commission is composed of nine members who are required to be resident citizens and qualified voters of the city.
View full size image. Kilauea is one of the worldâs most active volcanoes. It is a shield-type volcano that makes up the southeastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The volcano rises 4,190 feet (1,227 meters) above sea level and is about 14 percent of the land area of the Big Island.ilauea is one of the worldâs most active volcanoes. It is a shield-type volcano that makes up the southeastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii.
The constant movement of the plate stops volcanoes from erupting, but it also allows new volcanoes to be formed. Loâihi seamount, an active volcano south of Kilauea, is the firstborn from the countless eruptions and plate movements. Each island in Hawaii is composed of an active volcano. The Big Island, which is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, is home to five major volcanoes, including Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth. Aside from the eight major islands, the Hawaiian archipelago is also composed of islets, atolls and underwater seamounts in the North Pacific Ocean.