Great Volcano (Pikmin: Connection of the Worlds)

The Great Volcano is the third area the player discovers in Pikmin: Connection of the Worlds. One could quickly surmise from the area's name that this area is indeed a volcano. However, this volcano is responsible for devastating the Garden, which holds the Silver Mega Key, necessary for unlocking the Distant Desert. The volcano is also erupting, so lava flows, ash clouds and (rarely) pyroclastic flows can be found here. No matter where the player is at, they are always at a risk of losing lots of Pikmin. Many fire-based enemies reside here. In order to solve the puzzle at the Garden, the player must find a switch hidden deep within the volcano to turn off the volcano. Burgundy Pikmin are found near the beginning of the level, and have unique abilities that will help the player progress through this giant. There are three caves and eight treasures above ground.

Subarea 1: Landing Site
This is the Landing Site of the area. It is just as barren as the rest of the area, and connects to the Fiery Climb and Inferno Interior subareas.

Subarea 2: Fiery Climb
Just as soon as you enter this area, you will find the third type of Pikmin to be found in the game- Burgundy Pikmin! These Pikmin are resistant to lava and fire, making them essential to use in the area. They can also briefly solidify lava, allowing the player to advance to new areas. A lava flow is right in front of you, so swarm the Pikmin here and it will solidify. Continue up the winding pathways, and soon, you'll end up at the next subarea, the Explosive Top. A tunnel, about halfway up will lead you to the Inferno Interior, the very inside of the volcano. You can explore the Burning Gulch cave once the Volcano has stopped erupting, which is quite far from where you discovered Burgundy Pikmin...

Subarea 3: Explosive Top
As soon as you try to attempt to reach the very peak of the volcano, the Ship will start speaking and will say that it is currently too dangerous to explore. You can only explore it once the volcano has quieted. When the area has cleared, then you can explore this subarea. It is a ring, much like the ring at in the Inferno Interior, except smaller. You can enter the Fiery Furnace cave here. This subarea also provides a stunning view of the surrounding area...

Subarea 4: Inferno Interior
You will enter from one of three passageways- one, leading to the Landing Site, two, one leading to the Fiery Climb, and the last one leading to the Explosive Top. This subarea consists of a "ring" surrounding the magma chamber, which is the very heart of the volcano. You have to make your way around this ring, however, it won't be easy as many puzzles are laden on this ring. For example, your first puzzle involves a set of scales; you have to find a way to manage to push one of them down far enough so you can advance. At the end of the ring, you begin to go upwards, and there will be a button. Push this button into the ground, and the Magmatic Cavern will rise out of the magma chamber. At the very bottom of the Magmatic Cavern is the switch which will turn off the Great Volcano...

Enemies

 * Lava Goolix
 * Fiery Bulblax
 * Ashcrab
 * Flaming Mitite