Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Will I get to see lava flowing when I visit?

Written and Directed by Donald B MacGowan; Narrated by Frank Burgess; Still and Video Photography by Donnie MacGowan and Frank Burgess

The sight of flowing lava is one of the most incredible, moving, unique and wonderful experiences you can have, anywhere on earth. Hawaii is fortunate that in Kilauea, we have a fairly safe, easily accessed, highly active volcano.

Although Kilauea is the most active volcano on earth, and has been in almost continuous eruption since 1983, there is not guarantee that on any given day you will be able to see flowing lava. Many times the lava is flowing through subterranean lava tubes that empty beneath the ocean, sometimes the lava is flowing in highly inaccessible areas or crossing private land and, occasionally, the volcano stutters and simply doesn't produce flowing lava for a few days.

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[DrBlizzardo]

Thanks!

[gravitydude99]

Unfortunately, Hawaii Volcano National Park Policies, as well as rules from the DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) discourage, if not forbid, visiting volcanic displays. Lava can bee seen on most days, but you might have to work to get to it. Some of my hikes have been over 8 hours in one direction, and I've crossed a few ropes and warning signs to see molten rock. Hiking at night is the best, and if you go to Pu'u O'o, be off the cone by 7am - to avoid the tour helicopters!

[loisquilts]

I am just amazed at the number of folks who think the lava will flow just because they want to watch it.

[ml]

Great team, best footage ever.