The Consolidated "Big Island Volcano/Lava Flows & Lava Viewing" thread [PRE-2023]
Feb 4, 2015, 7:47 pm
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The National Guard troops who had been deployed in Puna to help with the lava flow have been demobilized. They are keeping their equipment onsite in case the lava threatens homes and businesses again:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...va-flow-slows/
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Feb 28, 2015, 10:09 am
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Just woke up in Hilo...after we hit the farmers market we were thinking of hunting for the flow
. Or maybe going to Punalu'u for some bread.
Just woke up in Hilo...after we hit the farmers market we were thinking of hunting for the flow
. Or maybe going to Punalu'u for some bread.
Mar 27, 2015, 2:55 pm
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With volcanic activity continuing to be minimal, the official volcano alert has been reduced from warning to watch:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...ning-to-watch/
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...ning-to-watch/
Mar 27, 2015, 5:17 pm
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With volcanic activity continuing to be minimal, the official volcano alert has been reduced from warning to watch:
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...ning-to-watch/
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...ning-to-watch/
Mar 29, 2015, 6:46 am
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And for further emphasis of the lack of activity, the Hawaii Civil Defense will stop giving their daily updates on the lava flow, saying:
"It appears unlikely that lava will reoccupy the lava tube system and reactivate the flow near Pahoa".
See more at: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20....wbnH6lV9.dpuf
"It appears unlikely that lava will reoccupy the lava tube system and reactivate the flow near Pahoa".
See more at: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20....wbnH6lV9.dpuf
May 1, 2015, 7:58 am
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May 1, 2015, 10:26 am
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I saw some videos and photos of the lava flow yesterday and decided to go if I could do it easily. AA had two frequent flyer seats available from DFW to Kona for today. We have to fly via Houston and LAX but just via LAX on the way home. I found inexpensive lodging and car rental. We are in Houston now on our first layover. We will be at the volcano tomorrow.
May 1, 2015, 11:20 am
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I saw some videos and photos of the lava flow yesterday and decided to go if I could do it easily. AA had two frequent flyer seats available from DFW to Kona for today. We have to fly via Houston and LAX but just via LAX on the way home. I found inexpensive lodging and car rental. We are in Houston now on our first layover. We will be at the volcano tomorrow.
May 1, 2015, 1:24 pm
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There's great viewing at Volcano National Park at the Jaggar Museum overlook. The only problem is the crowds and traffic there. Might take awhile to get to the overflow parking lot, then it's about a 1 mile walk to the viewing point, but it's definitely open to the public.
May 1, 2015, 3:44 pm
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There's great viewing at Volcano National Park at the Jaggar Museum overlook. The only problem is the crowds and traffic there. Might take awhile to get to the overflow parking lot, then it's about a 1 mile walk to the viewing point, but it's definitely open to the public.
That said, what's currently going on doesn't seem worth a trip to me. Now if you're looking for an EXCUSE to get to the Big Island, that's another story.
May 1, 2015, 4:49 pm
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Gee, thanks for the words of encouragement. No need to try to dampen my enthusiasm. I am now at LAX waiting for the flight to Kona. Flights to Hilo are not readily available using AA miles on short notice. Parking should not be a problem since I am with my poor, old decrepit mother who has a National Park Pass and a handicapped parking placard.
On our flight from IAH to LAX on American Eagle, we received an operational upgrade from coach to first due to weight distribution issues. Lunch was yummy - a shrimp Caesar salad. Much better than the complimentary snack that we would have received since we are both Executive Platinum - even my poor, old, decrepit mother who just clebrated her 81st birthday in Paris two weeks ago.
On our flight from IAH to LAX on American Eagle, we received an operational upgrade from coach to first due to weight distribution issues. Lunch was yummy - a shrimp Caesar salad. Much better than the complimentary snack that we would have received since we are both Executive Platinum - even my poor, old, decrepit mother who just clebrated her 81st birthday in Paris two weeks ago.
May 1, 2015, 5:39 pm
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It is very nice to see this thread discussing actually seeing the lava flows within the National Park, instead of worrying if it will move through the town of Pahoa. ^
May 1, 2015, 6:27 pm
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Gee, thanks for the words of encouragement. No need to try to dampen my enthusiasm. I am now at LAX waiting for the flight to Kona. Flights to Hilo are not readily available using AA miles on short notice. Parking should not be a problem since I am with my poor, old decrepit mother who has a National Park Pass and a handicapped parking placard.
BTW, have lunch at the Tuk-Tuk Thai food truck in the town of Volcano. For accommodations, I prefer the Pahoa area to Volcano, though. Too cold/rainy in Volcano for my taste.
May 3, 2015, 11:19 am
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We arrived at the crater yesterday morning and were thrilled to see lava spurting in two different areas.when we returned later in the afternoon, a small shower resulted in a gorgeous rainbow by the crater. We returned at 3:00 AM today to view the volcano with the full moon and were simply stunned by the activity viewable. As we watched two more areas of lava broke through the crust and flared in the air. They joined and make a large fountain.
If you go at dark to see the lava, it is less crowded to go early in the morning than earlier in the evening. After sunset and until around 10:00 the crowds are close to a thousand, parking is impossible, and viewing is difficult because of the crowds. We are staying at a B &B in Volcano less than two mile from the park entrance.
If you go at dark to see the lava, it is less crowded to go early in the morning than earlier in the evening. After sunset and until around 10:00 the crowds are close to a thousand, parking is impossible, and viewing is difficult because of the crowds. We are staying at a B &B in Volcano less than two mile from the park entrance.