Discovering the islands of Hawaii, and participating in Hawaii volcano tours, is exhilarating. Whether lying on the beaches of Waikiki, walking through the historic towns of Lahaina and Kailua-Kona, or hiking the Na Pali Coast, it is good to remember how these idyllic landscapes were created.
It is good to look at what lays underneath your tropical vacation, because the creation of this paradise is ongoing. And the destruction of this paradise is ongoing. That is why it is always wise to remember that safety comes first when touring the volcanoes of the Hawaiian Islands.
The safest way to experience the volcanoes of Hawaii, regardless of which island you are on, is always with experienced guides. Many visitors to Hawaii have ventured out on their own to the edge of active lava flows, to the cliffs and new deltas formed by dormant lava flows, and the results have not always been pretty. Beneath hardened lava fields lies a geological world straight out of mythology, and a thousand year old lava flow can be just as dangerous as a ten day old lava flow.
The hazards from volcanoes to be aware of are tephra, which is airborne fragments of lava, sometimes known as "lava bombs" depending on their size. These can be carried by the wind some distance and awareness is always called for so you are not caught by surprise by a volcanic projectile.
Lava flows, lava tubes, and lava vents have their beauty and their danger. The town of Kalapana, on the Big Island, boasts beautiful black sand beaches. This black sand however is the result of a 1990 eruption and lava flow that lasted nine months. An entire town, housing subdivision and way of life now lay buried under more than 30 feet of lava.
Volcanic gases and emissions are monitored in Hawaii, and if you have respiratory problems it is wise to be aware of what fumes are being released into the air on any given day.
There is no sight so humbling or so awesome as that of molten lava meeting the sea. Do not miss such an experience but be aware that there are explosions that occur when these two forces of nature meet. New land is created and new land falls away as volcano encounters ocean. The serene waters of the Pacific can instantly boil, sending hot, scalding water into the air. A breathtaking sight to see, but one best seen from a distance.
There is no experience that compares to witnessing the volcanoes of Hawaii in all their various stages of development and decline. But it is best to do so with an experienced tour guide. Respect these forces of nature, with all their inherent beauty and all their inherent danger. Touring the volcanoes of Hawaii is perfectly safe; just remember always to put safety first.
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