On the third day God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” … And God saw that it was good.
Lava meets the sea as it flows fromKilaueavolcanoeruptions.
Taken from a ship at night sitting off the coast of the Big Island as lava pours into the sea. Kilauea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, has a history of erupting lava flows that reach the ocean. These flows create dramatic displays of molten rock meeting the sea, often accompanied by steam explosions that lead to the formation of new land.
If you’re planning a visit to Hawaii’s Big Island be sure and check out boat tours and if the lava is flowing into the sea. HERE.
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