While Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, this explosive episode of volcanic activity has already made a dramatic impact on the land, from the summit down to the ocean. Prior to the eruption, the crater summit presented as a massive lava pool. With the start of the eruption and the opening of fissues in early May, the lava drained from the crater towards lower ground. The subsequent explosions of ash and gas caused the crater to begin to collapse. Now, weeks later, the crater has become...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/kilaueas-crater-has-been-dramatically-altered-by-eruption
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