Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i) - lava flows reaching the coastal plain Dec 2011: photos
Lava flows from Pu`u `O`o vent's newest fissure, which began erupting in September, have finally advanced onto Kīlauea's coastal plain and are accessible by foot! It is a 2-3 hour hike EACH WAY over very uneven terrain, typically a 6 hour round-trip from Kalapana.
5 Dec was marks the first day since the beginning of March that lava flows are accessible up close. For guided tours to the lava, please visit VolcanoDiscovery Hawai'i.
5 Dec was marks the first day since the beginning of March that lava flows are accessible up close. For guided tours to the lava, please visit VolcanoDiscovery Hawai'i.
The leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow descends Pulama Pali, being fed from the Peace Day Fissure on ... [info]
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The leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow descends Pulama Pali, being fed from the Peace Day Fissure on ... [info]
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The leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow descends Pulama Pali, being fed from the Peace Day Fissure on ... [info]
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The first lava flows from Kilauea volcano (Hawai'?) to arrive in the coastal plain since March 2011 ... [info]
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Philip stands by the leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow at the base of Pulama Pali, being fed from th... [info]
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Philip stands by the leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow at the base of Pulama Pali, being fed from th... [info]
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The leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow at the base of Pulama Pali, being fed from the Peace Day Fissu... [info]
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A tour group departs the leading edge of an 'a'a lava flow at the base of Pulama Pali, being fed fro... [info]
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