lava flow, kalapana
Posted on Thu., February 28th, 2008, 5:55 PM
Kilauea was erupting and had some major movement during Justin’s & my visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. My dad is a Professor of Geology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and offered to take us out to see the lava flow. So my dad, my sisters Bethany & Caitlin, Justin and I made the late-night trek together. It was about 4 miles round trip, over rugged terrain (old lava flows), in pitch blackness… but it was definitely worth it.
The lava flow was huge – the biggest one I have ever seen. There were literally rivers of lava flowing down the mountain! And we got to stand right next to it – we took samples of the molten lava using a geology pick! Even my 8 year old sister Caitlin did it! I was very impressed, as the heat was almost unbearable at that range.
The experience was incredible. The pictures do not do it justice.
Thank you, dad!
If you’re interested, you can visit the USGS website for Kilauea status reports.
i think you’re the first bunch of people i’ve ever seen with SMILES on their faces during an eruption. *that’sth hot*
nee.cole | February 29th, 2008, 6:17 PM | link to this comment
That’s amazing! Looks like you guys are going for two year honeymoon filled with lots of new experiences!
Sally | March 1st, 2008, 4:59 AM | link to this comment
Hey guys,
Great pics of the flow. I heard the Caitlin screaming like a banchee (sp) story…and the Dad you’re so busted story. What a hoot!
Trish
Trish | March 1st, 2008, 4:23 PM | link to this comment
You guys are in Hawaii? I had no idea (haven’t been keeping up on the agregator lately). Planning on coming over to Maui?
Christian Holmes | March 2nd, 2008, 1:45 AM | link to this comment
Aw… Love your pics (even though they make me homesick)!! Miss you…
Marisa | March 3rd, 2008, 7:07 AM | link to this comment