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Lava is still flowing from the Pu'u Pu'u vent, within easy walking distance of the road. Well, okay - OVER the road, and quite recently. |
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This flow occurred February 22, 2003. |
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This sign is visible at the left side of picture to left. |
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Yes, you can go as close as you want - or dare - to the flowing lava. |
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Lava this color is about 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, or 650 C. |
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I originally tossed this stick thinking it would sink into the flowing lava like into a liquid, but it bounced off as if from rock. Eventually the lava changed direction and flowed over it, filling the area as below and below right. |
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Right as this picture was being taken, the rocks about 15' to my right started to pop, a sign that lava was flowing into or under them. |
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This lava flow looks like Oreo cookie crumbs from a distance |
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This page and all contents Copyright 2003 by David Forster. All rights reserved. |
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