10-13-2010, 09:15 PM
The lava delta/bench collapse in my post does not load easily sometimes by direct link; you can open it from the USGS/HVO page here: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/gallery/kilauea/volcanomovies/ and scroll down that page to Ocean Entry Movies and select East Lae`apuki Lava Delta Collapse
…. And for an in-depth description about how lava deltas are formed and their inherent dangers, the USGS has an extensive page on that here: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/oceanentr...acollapse/
Having witnessed new lava deltas collapse a few times over the years - it is a sobering experience. Lives have been lost to these events along our coast. I would hate to see any more injuries or deaths take place due simply from lack of knowledge or ignorance of the dangers.
…. And for an in-depth description about how lava deltas are formed and their inherent dangers, the USGS has an extensive page on that here: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/oceanentr...acollapse/
Having witnessed new lava deltas collapse a few times over the years - it is a sobering experience. Lives have been lost to these events along our coast. I would hate to see any more injuries or deaths take place due simply from lack of knowledge or ignorance of the dangers.