Tag: Lava Tube
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Hawaii, Part 5 (Big Island: Lava)
The “Big Island” remains the most volcanically active of the chain, perched directly above the Hawaiian hotspot. Magma continues to bulge from the depths of the earth, ever increasing the size of this young island. Unfortunately we didn’t observe a lava flow in person because the volcanoes took a little break during our visit. However,…
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Winding Our Way Back
It’s getting down to the final days. Fortunately Central Oregon has plenty to offer so I can wring-out a last few activities before we slowly wind our way back towards the north. As noted previously, the map represents several distinct side-trips rather than a single concerted effort. This is intended to provide an orientation and…