1. When did the
most recent eruption begin?
January
3, 1983, and has continued to flow with minor interruptions.
2. Is it safe
to be close to Kilauea Volcano, the most active volcano in the
world?
An
environment offering an active volcano can be hazardous if you are
not familiar with the terrain and the products it produces.
Educating yourself on the national park is the key to an exciting
and happy adventure.
3. Are there
by-products made from the volcano?
The
by-products of the volcano include airborne particles of ash, fragile
strands of volcanic glass called Pele's hair.
4. How long is
the walk to where the lava meets the ocean?
As of
August 23, 2001, a half an hour walk into the park from the Kalapana
area will take you to a point where the lava spills into the Pacific
Ocean. Quite an adventure!
5. When is the
best viewing time?
Night
viewing is usually the best time. Please check with the Park
Rangers that day (7:45 am to 5:00 pm) on where the flow is, best
viewing points and times. A flashlight for each person is
recommended when walking in at night.
6. Are there
helicopters tours available to view the eruption?
Yes,
there are. The Hilo International Airport is the point of
departure. Reservations can be made with the friendly,
professional staff of The Chalet Kilauea Collection, seven days a
week, 7:30 am to 9:30 pm.
7. What kind of
clothing and accessories would you need for the volcano area?
Volcano
Village is at an elevation of 3800 feet, with a wide range of
weather conditions that change throughout the day from sunny and
warm to rainy and cool. Entering the park from this elevation,
you will continue down to sea level to view the lava flow where it
is dry, hot and windy. A wind breaker with hood for trade
showers, sweat shirt, good hiking shoes, light long pants,
sunglasses and sun block are recommended.
8. What are the
hours of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
The
park is open 24 hours a day, all year round.
Jagger Museum: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Kilauea Visitor Center: 7:45 am to 5:00 pm
9. Volcano
Links of Interest!
Visit
our Volcano Page.
Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park
Hawaiian
Volcano Observatory
Thinking
About Volcanoworld
