We took a day off to visit our local volcano -- the youngest of the five that have created this island as the tectonic plate has shifted over the earth's crust and hotspot. Here we are overlooking the big crater (Kilauea) with the smaller crater inside (Halema'uma'u Crater.)
Lava is not visibly flowing from this location, (4000' elevation) but just a few weeks ago, scientists were very excited because lava was moving up higher in this location -- just under the crust. Lava IS and last been flowing from the east rift vents -- check out the USGS map below.
We have included two pictures we took, one that NASA took from space, and a final from USGS that shows where we are in relation to both Kilauea as well as the active flow from Pu'u O'o. The most recent flow began in 1983, continuing until now!! This represents the longest lived and continuous active flow on the planet. We have yet to personally witness the current flow as it is either a helicopter ride, boat trip or long hike.
It is pretty easy to see where our hale is in Leilani subdivision. Pu'u O'o is about 12-15 miles due west of us and flowing continually down the slopes and into the ocean. Go to the link below for unbelievable images of current flows,
Lava is not visibly flowing from this location, (4000' elevation) but just a few weeks ago, scientists were very excited because lava was moving up higher in this location -- just under the crust. Lava IS and last been flowing from the east rift vents -- check out the USGS map below.
We have included two pictures we took, one that NASA took from space, and a final from USGS that shows where we are in relation to both Kilauea as well as the active flow from Pu'u O'o. The most recent flow began in 1983, continuing until now!! This represents the longest lived and continuous active flow on the planet. We have yet to personally witness the current flow as it is either a helicopter ride, boat trip or long hike.
It is pretty easy to see where our hale is in Leilani subdivision. Pu'u O'o is about 12-15 miles due west of us and flowing continually down the slopes and into the ocean. Go to the link below for unbelievable images of current flows,
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