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Kilauea Lava Flow



Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2008

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"Spectacular" "unbelievable" "nature at work" words fail to describe the magnificence of Kilauea. The only active volcano in the United States, Kilauea has been in a constant state of eruption since 1983. Watch the molten lava flow and cascade into the ocean, steaming, churning, and forming new land right before your very eyes. Be a witness to creation.

Lava has once again flowed from Kilauea Volcano located at the big island of Hawaii! It has flowed through a residential subdivision and has attracted numerous onlookers. County & Civil Defense Officials howe ver has restricted residents and tourists from viewing the lava flow for safety reasons. As of to date, a schedule has been made at specific hours where you can see actual, visible lava flowing above ground. There are designated viewing areas to increase safety among onlookers and residents. The lava has already spilled to the ocean attracting a more curious crowd. Kilauea Volcano had been erupting for 25 years, however it has only been recent that its lava has started flowing again to an area that is accessible. This natural occurrence has boosted visits from all over the Big Island and all over the world. Mark De Vita, a volcano tour guide has stated that this would boost Hawaii's Tourism since this is not something that you see often. "Business has been slow for the past few months, but since lava flow has once again become visible, I get calls from as far as Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Japan and mainland US!" Mark is an expert at guided Lava Tours within the area affected by the Lava Flow. If you live near the area or willing to witness the phenomenon, check it out! Who knows when the next lava flow will happen?

"No alien land in all the world has any deep, strong charm for me, but Hawaii, no other land could so longingly and beseechingly haunt my sleeping and waking, through half a lifetime, as Hawaii has done. Other things leave me, but it abides."---MARK TWAIN

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