“Even on the most active volcano on Earth, lava can be elusive.”
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During the Hawaii geology J Term course, we try to visit an active lava flow on Kilauea volcano. In 2005, we sampled a flow within the national park. In 2007, surface flows were inaccessible. In 2009, the only surface flows left the national park and entered private land. As a result, Civil Defense created a public viewing area about a quarter mile from the flow. While a massive steam cloud from lava-heated seawater filled the skyline, the lava was not visible. We saw a tour boat approach the ocean end of the flow and a plan was hatched. Find "Where lava meets the Pacific, Part 1" for more. Contact admissions |
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