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mjconns OP t1_j5fb3qj wrote

Kilauea volcano is actively erupting, this was taken last week around 8pm. It was smoky/foggy and the lava light up the surrounding light -- it was amazing to see!

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ramillerf1 t1_j5fcvx1 wrote

That is a really nice photo! The glowing fog adds an extra dimension. Thank you for posting!

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mjconns OP t1_j5fe44t wrote

It really was something else with the reflections off smoke/fog!

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gwaydms t1_j5fhj4l wrote

I hope you didn't breathe in the vog.

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mjconns OP t1_j5fi393 wrote

On some level, I did. You can't really escape it entirely while visiting the island while the eruption is ongoing. But during this picture it was mostly blowing away (north/north-west).

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SanDiego628 t1_j5g4c02 wrote

Awesome pictures! Can you recommend good area to go see this? I'll be visiting in March

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tbones55 t1_j5g824m wrote

There’s a couple overlooks in the National park. If you have a car, it’s pretty easy to navigate since it’s one main road that covers the park. You should have phone service is most places too, so you can look up where to go.

The big thing to keep in mind, everybody else also wants to see this, especially at night. Just after sunset is the most popular times. The National park service recommends visiting after 9pm, after traffic dies down. When this volcano start to erupt again recently, the line of cars to get in was basically a parking lot. Over an hour wait for parking apparently

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zNNS t1_j5ho2on wrote

Is it still erupting now? I'll be going to The National Park next week for the very first time.

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mjconns OP t1_j5gk5ur wrote

If it’s still going, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Devastation Trail leads right to the viewing area.

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Murph785 t1_j5grfw2 wrote

The lava is only in Halemaumau Crater at the summit of Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This eruption, almost any crater rim viewing site has clear sights of the lava lake and fountains.

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we_should_be_nice t1_j5i51x7 wrote

I was there exactly one month before this eruption started and like a few days after the other eruption started dying down. I saw the tiniest small hint of a glow of lava. The timing of my trip was awful for lava reasons, but great for everything else.

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Kaimuki18 t1_j5ihjv9 wrote

I freaking hate that Vog. It’s making my eyes itch and I’m all the way over on Oahu

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Alohagrown t1_j5gclf8 wrote

We did the devastation trail walk last night around midnite, still plenty of people checking it out at that hour.

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mattrydell t1_j5h39nv wrote

It blows my mind that mother earth is capable of doing such things.

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superpanjy t1_j5hau2l wrote

Planning a trip to Hawaii in April this year. Really want to see it.

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mjconns OP t1_j5hd74n wrote

Whether or not it's still erupting, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park really is amazing and worth seeing! And, who knows -- maybe lava will still be flowing in April and you can see that, too!

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superpanjy t1_j5hfwne wrote

Went to the big island back in 2015, it was raining and we did not see a thing, just a little orange reflection over the cloud.

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mjconns OP t1_j5hg9s9 wrote

Did you go during the day then? If yes, it makes a huge difference going at night vs. day. We went during the day first and heard about how amazing it was at night, so we made the ~ 2.5 hr roundtrip drive again from our rental... Definitely worth seeing at night!

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_angesaurus t1_j5og2xh wrote

I feel like the drive sounds longer than it feels lol its a cool drive up there. Especially if you go saddle road. The landscape is so neat!

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mjconns OP t1_j5p2tgb wrote

during the day, you're not wrong! but it's kinda brutal at night... windy and dark af!

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_angesaurus t1_j5p3w9k wrote

Oh it was the opposite weather for me lol. Day time steam vent viewing was so windy, it was literally pushing me around. Felt like pele was trying to push me off a cliff! Lol

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_angesaurus t1_j5ofxsy wrote

Do it!! You have to! I was just there this past Thanksgiving (literally the day before the most recent significant eruption which was an experience in itself just driving around the island seeing the red sky all the way from the kona airport) and we went up to volcano park 3x.

First time to view during the day. We walked around a lot and saw the steam vents.

Day 2 we hiked across the big dormant crater that is kind of near the eruption. This doest look like much. But once you're actually THERE, wow this place feels like you are literally walking across mars (minus death heat of the sun)

Day 3 we went to the viewing spot at night. Amazinggggggg. The glow!!! W-O-W

Its honestly hard to describe or photograph with any lense just how amazing it all is. I cant ever find words. I was and stil am, in awe of it all. For me, seeing such amazing natural things like that really put things into perspective. Mother nature is truely amazing and us people are so small with our dumb little every day problems 🙂

Its just... you will never see anything like it. I think everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime.

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superpanjy t1_j5perjy wrote

Thank you for sharing. We will definitely consider going.

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judocky t1_j5g5xo4 wrote

What a photo!

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Rumi_Champ t1_j5gl81w wrote

Does anyone know how far it’s spread this time and if it took any homes?

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mjconns OP t1_j5gmsgp wrote

I believe this particular eruption has been relatively contained and no damage has (yet) occurred.

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Murph785 t1_j5grxl6 wrote

This eruption has been entirely confined to the summit caldera and has not affected any island residents besides the VOG that has been collecting on the Kona side.

If you’re wondering about the Mauna Loa eruption of last year, the lava flow stopped short of affecting the saddle road highway and ended. No homes, infrastructure, or privately owned properties were affected.

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evguy2 t1_j5gnttn wrote

This photo appears to be from the hiking Overlook directly into the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. . This isn't anywhere near anything at this point.

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_angesaurus t1_j5oga3n wrote

Everything is fine. Nothing is actually all that close to there and lava moves slow as heck. The news back home made it sound way crazier than it actually was.

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Gage404 t1_j5h33gp wrote

Rip and tear, until it is done

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zombiebitten t1_j5hust1 wrote

I think this is the most interesting photo I've ever seen, no lie. It's so scary and beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this OP

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DeezNutz13 t1_j5jtde1 wrote

Disgusting, this earth is too young for porn!

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slatespirit t1_j5mrzo9 wrote

What is stunning picture? Thanks for sharing.

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Lemmonjello t1_j5ga3gz wrote

significantly better photo of the lava than I have but mine was taken with my cell phone

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CausedBrick4492 t1_j5hldq8 wrote

Very very nice picture but who tf trying to summon demon

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[deleted] t1_j5hvehk wrote

Is this a new eruption or a continuation of the previous one?

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AppleGeniusBar t1_j5hz0tx wrote

Gorgeous photo! Volcanoes are one of Earth’s few wonders that absolutely terrifies me, yet I still find gorgeous to see (in pictures at least)

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kenjiobrien t1_j5i2lxs wrote

Also going in March. Any travel restrictions or any other effects from eruption on island?

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mjconns OP t1_j5ic8mt wrote

No restrictions in general; some viewing sections are closed and where you can walk/view is clearly outlined.

The most notable thing was how hazy the western side of the island was. If the irruption is still going, you won’t get very good stargazing at night. Which I was kinda disappointed about. But the lava made up for it!

If it is still flowing 100% and go at night. Visit the NP during the day also, but see the lava at night. It’s significantly more stunning.

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Mr_x_1992 t1_j5jb5s1 wrote

Basaltic lava flows slow because of it's low gas content, bit it covers large areas, forming basaltic provinces, I've seen basalt on microscope, it looks very cool

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Tarkin15 t1_j5fqzu4 wrote

Great place to throw your old rubbish

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