Mauna Kea - snowy white above the island of Hawai'i----
far below those clouds, a molten river running more than 2000 degrees F - we could see it bubbling up out of the ground, all neon-red and black!
This is how the lava flow stopped after oozing and burning into the jungle in the 1980's---
Here is a close-up view of the flow just below the "vent" - we are so glad we opted for the fixed wing flight...GREAT idea, Bob!(
We were all grinning, since we each had our own window for the flight - This is the 3rd of these islands we've come to. The plan is to stay on a different island each trip, then take one of those fancy cruises to visit them all! )
Mauna Loa (Long Mountain) peeking above the clouds. Mauna Kea is taller and has snow as you saw - even skiing.
One of the bigger volcano 'vents' now active..it's incredible to see, and a little frightening!
We were all grinning, since we each had our own window for the flight - This is the 3rd of these islands we've come to. The plan is to stay on a different island each trip, then take one of those fancy cruises to visit them all! )
Mauna Loa (Long Mountain) peeking above the clouds. Mauna Kea is taller and has snow as you saw - even skiing.
One of the bigger volcano 'vents' now active..it's incredible to see, and a little frightening!
Some of the smaller vents, letting off steam above the lava flows...
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You guys both look like your having an awesome time, next time you should bring your kids, or atleast your eldest children!
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