Niagara Falls of Lava!
March 2, 2011
These photos are some of the most amazing ones taken of the Mauna Ulu eruption. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1969-1971 Mauna Ulu eruption of Kilauea Volcano. Aloi cascade with geologists in the foreground. Mauna Ulu fountain in the distance. Photo by J.B. Judd, December 30, 1969. (USGS)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1969-1971 Mauna Ulu eruption of Kilauea Volcano. Lava cascades into Aloi Crater in the early morning. December 30, 1969. (USGS)
Although difficult to tell because of lack of perspective, these falls are almost twice the height and width of Niagara Falls! Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 1969-1971 Mauna Ulu eruption of Kilauea Volcano. Lava fountains and lava cascading in Aloi Crater. October 20, 1969.
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WOW.
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Absolutely awesome pictures! Don’t know how I missed seeing these before now.
epic to wicked