Ka'u

Hawaii

Waves crash on the rugged coastline of Ka'u, on the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii.
#bestof5 Halemaʻumaʻu Crater is a pit crater located within the much larger summit caldera of Kīlauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The crater is currently active, containing a lava lake. On April 24, 2015 molten lava in the vent, known as the Overlook Crater, became directly visible for the first time from the Jaggar Museum overlook at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory when the lava rose to an all-time high level since the Overlook Crater first opened. A few days later, on April 29, the lava started spilling over the rim of the Overlook Crater and onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. The lava lake is not accessible to see but on a clear night you can easily see the LAVA glow and it's beautiful! I was spell bound in fact! If you are lucky you can see the lava glow AND the stars!!! You need a clear sky, no rain, and loafs of patience. Please go ready with warm clothes and preferably ear muffs as it gets windy. The best part is that is very easily accessible by car and close to the parking lot.
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One of the most incredible things we have ever felt or seen. Phenomenal boat tour out to see the lava with Lava Ocean Tours. Mother #Nature was certainly doing her thing. The smells, the sizzling sounds, it was an amazing adventure out to see Pele #Hawaii #BigIsland #Nature #Volcano #Kilauea
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