what kind of volcano is found in hawaii
View full size image. Kilauea is one of the worldâs 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 worldâs most active volcanoes. It is a shield-type volcano that makes up the southeastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii.