John Fischer is a freelance travel writer and photographer who specializes in Hawaii and the South Pacific. Are the flows changed because of the eruption? Thanks. questions about seeing lava in Hawaii below: Unfortunately not: as of March 7, 2023 the summit eruption of Klauea Volcano has ended and lava is no longer flowing on the crater floor. Rented bikes and rode out to the Lava viewing area. Lava boat tours are only organized when lava flows into the ocean. Quick question - did you start from the Kalapana side? Other than taking a short drive, there is not much to see, Just lava devastation. 90% of travellers recommend this experience. The walk in is 4.25 miles on a wide gravel road. Thanks in Advance! End of Route 130 Volcano National Park, Kalapana, Island of Hawaii, HI 96778. 98% of travellers recommend this experience. Is this currently open? The white plume is very hot and contains super-heated steam and many chemicals that range from unhealthy to lethal. Check local news or the front entrance to see if lava is flowing. Click on the link in each episode to read an interesting summary on the USGS website. Lava boat tours without limited entry approval from the US Coast Guard must keep a distance of 300 meters (984 feet) from the ocean entry point, and outside the designated safety zone (source). I cannot imagine how one can survive such strong nature force when hot lava is flowing down towards the ocean. Try arriving late (after 9 pm) or before sunrise to skip the crowds. Hawaii247.org goes on to explain that "the County's cost to operate the site, including salaries and wages, supplies, toilets, security, phones and other equipment, amounted to $362,006 for the period July through December 2008.". The fresh lava has a silvery crust and the air is very hot - should not be a problem to avoid it. Once you reach the end of the gravel road you can turn right to see the oozing lava or turn left and see the lava going into the ocean. This is one of our favorite scenic drives on the island! Free cancellation: up to 24 hours before tour. Following safety directions provided by the Hawaii Volcano National Park staff will allow you to see active eruptions in a safe and responsible manner. 97% of travelers recommend this experience. We strive to make our lava viewing guide as complete as possible, which means that it sometimes can be difficult to quickly find the information you are looking for.
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