After our first stretch at sea we landed in Hilo, Hawaii!
My Geohazards and Natural Disasters class traveled together as part of the course to Kilauea Volcano. The big Island is made up of 5 volcanoes. Kilauea is the only one that is active today and is currently threatening a small town with its lava flow.
First we stopped at Kilauea Visitor Center to hear from two scientists who monitor the Hawaiian volcanoes on a day to day basis to watch for changes. They gave us a brief overview and history of the area as well as showed us the latest monitor technology in use. We were able to see the vast expanse of land that makes up the Kilauea Caldera. Inside we were able to see the Halema'uma'u Crater where gas was flowing heavily upward. This gas contained dangerous amounts of sulfur dioxide and therefore the area anywhere closer than where we were standing was closed off. Deep inside the crater, beneath the gas was the bright red lava, unable to be seen during the daytime.
My Geohazards and Natural Disasters class traveled together as part of the course to Kilauea Volcano. The big Island is made up of 5 volcanoes. Kilauea is the only one that is active today and is currently threatening a small town with its lava flow.
First we stopped at Kilauea Visitor Center to hear from two scientists who monitor the Hawaiian volcanoes on a day to day basis to watch for changes. They gave us a brief overview and history of the area as well as showed us the latest monitor technology in use. We were able to see the vast expanse of land that makes up the Kilauea Caldera. Inside we were able to see the Halema'uma'u Crater where gas was flowing heavily upward. This gas contained dangerous amounts of sulfur dioxide and therefore the area anywhere closer than where we were standing was closed off. Deep inside the crater, beneath the gas was the bright red lava, unable to be seen during the daytime.
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