{"id":11226,"date":"2021-06-04T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T18:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/?p=11226"},"modified":"2024-11-11T18:58:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T04:58:27","slug":"big-island-volcanic-eruptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/big-island-volcanic-eruptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Island Volcanic Eruptions!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Our Recent Trip and Volcano Video from <a href=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/category\/hawaii\/big-island\/\">Big Island<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Pele has been showing her power lately on the southeast side of the Big Island, Hawaii.\u00a0 We were lucky enough to make a trip out to Hilo right as things began to stir. The video below shares some of the highlights from our drive to <strong><a href=\"\/hawaii\/big-island\/big-island-volcano-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii Volcanoes National Park<\/a><\/strong> as well as our Circle of Fire Helicopter flight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"container-lazyload preview-lazyload container-youtube js-lazyload--not-loaded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T8fgIaUnd5Y\" class=\"lazy-load-youtube preview-lazyload preview-youtube\" data-video-title=\"Big Island Eruptions!  - Recent Volcanic Activity in Hawaii\" title=\"Play video &quot;Big Island Eruptions!  - Recent Volcanic Activity in Hawaii&quot;\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/T8fgIaUnd5Y<\/a><noscript>Video can&#8217;t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/T8fgIaUnd5Y\" title=\"Big Island Eruptions!  - Recent Volcanic Activity in Hawaii\" target=\"_blank\">Big Island Eruptions!  &#8211; Recent Volcanic Activity in Hawaii (https:\/\/youtu.be\/T8fgIaUnd5Y)<\/a><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see in the video, and in the beautiful photos captured here by <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiiphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hawaii Photography<\/strong><\/a>, the lava activity was just beginning to get more lively in early April of this year.\u00a0 We could tell it was out of the ordinary by how excited the locals were.\u00a0 Our intention was to <strong><a href=\"\/hawaii\/big-island\/kona-volcano-hiking-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hike to the lava flows<\/a><\/strong>, but it turns out (at the time) that it required a 10-12 mile hike.\u00a0 SO, we visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and watched eruptions blast into the air!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11233\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours.jpg\" alt=\"blue hawaiian helicopter tours\" width=\"1100\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours-1080x860.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours-908x723.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/blue-hawaiian-helicopter-tours-1024x815.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We then took a helicopter flight to see things even closer!\u00a0 It was AMAZING! Witnessing nature&#8217;s raw power up close was a highlight of our lives and a bucket list item checked off! We&#8217;re going to try and get back there for another flight before things quiet down (if they quiet down.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11236\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption.jpg\" alt=\"big island volcano eruption\" width=\"1100\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption-1080x457.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption-908x384.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-volcano-eruption-1024x433.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/>Leilani Estates Eruptions and Drama<\/h2>\n<p>And then the earth opened up and began spewing lava through a neighborhood at Leilani Estates.\u00a0 Some of our family and friends just happened to be staying in Leilani Estates during the eruptions (a quick island hop from Maui in order to relax.\u00a0 Turns out it was far from relaxing!)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11234\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow.jpg\" alt=\"big island lava flow\" width=\"1100\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow-1080x494.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow-908x415.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-lava-flow-1024x468.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The cops and national guard know we are here, we checked in with them at the checkpoint.\u00a0 I&#8217;m keeping my phone on in case we get notified we need to move.\u00a0 The bags are ready to go so I think we are good.\u00a0 Tomorrow we may stay on Kona side,&#8221; texted Nicole Busto from Maui Nutritional Therapy. The next day they were evacuated and drove to the other side of the island.\u00a0 The video below shows some of the awesome power and destruction from this flow.<\/p>\n<h3>Ken Busto, of Acupono, summed up his experience nicely with:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I have no frame of reference for this; it is an entirely new way of knowing these Hawaiian islands. At our rental in Pohoiki, minutes away from the eruptions (literally 2 &#8211; 6 minutes) we sat vigilant in Madame Pele&#8217;s lap as her fierce ecstasy rumbled on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And though new for me, everything about it was instantly identifiable. Even at three in the morning on no sleep, the rosy glow reflected on the clouds just to our west, the groan of the ground opening up, the sulphur-scente<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">d breeze, the gurgling sounds of lava and steam exiting the earth &#8212; these could not be mistaken for anything but a volcanic eruption.&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"text_exposed_show\">\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;With no frame of reference, my internal compass is on tilt. I can&#8217;t know what to feel beyond deep, primal&#8230;reverence. Lots of folks are saying, &#8220;Pele is angry&#8221;, but I have yet to see evidence of that. Wildness and violence are not necessarily anger. This event is sacred. That is all I know at this point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have since left the Puna District and are kickin&#8217; it in <strong><a href=\"\/hawaii\/big-island\/captain-cook-snorkel-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Captain Cook<\/a><\/strong>. Kona coffee and dolphins for the remainder of this stay. But being here on Big Island for Kilauea&#8217;s eruptions has been truly, unimaginably, phenomenal. As a rule I personally don&#8217;t use the words &#8216;amazing&#8217; or &#8216;awesome&#8217; because everyone uses them for everything nowadays. This event is actually worthy of both.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11232\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island.jpg\" alt=\"kalapana big island\" width=\"1100\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island-1080x567.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island-908x477.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalapana-big-island-1024x538.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>UPDATE: LAVA IS NOW FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN!<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Types Of Lava and Lava Rock Found On The Hawaiian Islands<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Volcano is usually described as an opening in the crust of the earth where molten gases and rocks are released to the surface. The molten rock often has solid crystals, which have separated from it by crystallization. While lava is still underground, it is referred to as \u201cMagma\u201d, when it reaches the ground it is referred to as \u201cLava\u201d. There are various factors that contribute to the type of lava that forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11231\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano.jpg\" alt=\"hawaii volcano\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-1080x1086.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-908x913.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-1018x1024.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcano-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The color of the lava usually varies between red, brown, black, red, tan, pink, metallic silver, and green. Some lava has an olive color due to semi-precious crystals that break apart. When lava cools it forms different shapes and types of lava.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are many types of lava namely Pahoehoe, Pele\u2019s Hair, and Pele\u2019s tears. Lava Bombs, Green Sand, A\u02bba, Lava pillows, etc. The three most common lava found on the Hawaiian Islands are Pillow Lava, Pahoehoe, and A\u02bba.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A\u02bba forms individual rocks that vary in size. These rocks can be any size from a few inches to a few feet. Pahoehoe looks like twisted ropes that form a smooth, thick, flat coating of lava.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There is also a third type of lava known as pillow lava. This lava forms while entering the water caused by pressure pushing the lava into its unique shape and consistency. This lava cools very quickly due to the temperature of the ocean water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava at La Perouse, south Maui<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">La Perouse is almost entirely created by mid to late Pleistocene A\u02bba lava flow that originates for the basis of the Pohakea and Pu\u02bbu Pimoe cinder cones. South of Pu\u02bbu Pimoe you will find the large lava flow of A\u02bba lava that spreads out to the southern area towards the coast. The A\u2019a lava found on Pahoehoe is still very rugged in appearance with a thin layer of ash and soil covering it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The last A\u02bba lava flow came from the southwest of Haleakala, occurring in the 1790s. This flow consists of large augite and olivine crystals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The three volcanoes in Hawaii that are classified as most active include Kilauea (which has been erupting since 1983), Mauna Loa (building for a new eruption), and Loihi (which erupted in 1996).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The volcanoes classified as dormant volcanoes: Hualalai (last erupted in 1801), Haleakala (last erupted in 1790), <strong><a href=\"\/hawaii\/big-island\/mauna-kea-summit-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mauna Kea<\/a><\/strong> (last erupted 4000 years ago)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Parts of the Big Island of Hawaii<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The volcanoes on the Big island mainly erupt from a type of rock called Basalt. Molten Basalt produces high fluidity compared to volcanoes that erupt lava richer in magma types such as dacite, andesite, or rhyolite. The fluidity of the basalt favors the lava formation, which is why Hawaii\u2019s volcanoes generally have gentle slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Volcanoes with a higher amount of silica content are more aggressive and produce shorter, thicker lava flows, and thick beds of ash followed by a vicious eruption. These volcanoes are more common away from the island of Hawaii and have steeper slopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii were produced by the \u201cHawaiian hot spot.&#8221; The Pacific Ocean has a single tectonic plate that moves over a layer in the Earth. As the plate moves over a certain area (where lava peaks out) a new volcano can push through the plate and create an island. When the plate moves away, that specific volcano stops erupting and a new one is formed in its place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11235\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park.jpg\" alt=\"hawaii volcanoes national park\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-1080x1212.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-908x1019.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-768x862.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-913x1024.jpg 913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Kilauea<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kilauea has the world\u2019s most active volcanoes. There have been 62 eruptions over a span of 245 years. The eruptions that occur on this island last a long time, the last eruption started in 1983 and is still busy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The type of lava that you are able to find on Kilauea is called \u201cTholeiite\u201d which is a very hard rock and is the dominant material in the main stage of Hawaii\u2019s volcanism and the most common lava type around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Mauna Loa<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mauna Loa is known to be an active volcano that is due for an eruption. Since 1900 Mauna Loa has erupted 15 times, these eruptions can last any time period from a few hours to 145 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The lava that occurs in this area is known as \u201cpaired lava&#8221;, which means that there is more than one lava type involved. In 1859\u2019s eruption was a combination of A\u02bba and pahoehoe. The A\u02bba lava was active for 16 days and was flowing at an average of 133 meters per hour. The Pahoehoe lava followed at an average of 7m per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Pahoehoe lava is described as smooth, ropy, or billowy. This lava is also quite thin and elongated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Haleakala<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Haleakala is a great shield volcano. This volcano forms more than 75% of Maui. The type of lava rock that can be found on Haleakala is Andesite. Andesite is a mix of Rhyolite (can be found in any form from aphanitic, porphyritic to glassy) and Basalt (a very hard volcanic rock). Andesite lava is very thick in texture forming lava domes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Hualalai<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hualalai is the third youngest active volcano on the islands of Hawaii. It is also the most active volcano of the five shield volcanoes on the island. The lava found on Hualalai is an A\u02bba flow which makes it very rocky and rough. The volcano peak stands at 8271 feet above sea level and has not erupted since 1801, which will make it catastrophic if the volcano erupts as the residents around the volcano will not be prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11712\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/line.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1200\" height=\"75\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Lava on Lo\u02bbihi<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Lo\u02bbihi is a submarine volcano that is situated 22 miles off the Southeast coast of Hawaii. This active volcano is the youngest volcano in Hawaii and is formed away from the nearest plate boundary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Lo\u02bbihi began to form 400,000 years ago and will only rise above sea level in 10,000 to 100,000 years. The type of lava that can be found is called Tholeiitic Basaltic. Tholeiitic Basaltic lava is characterized by calcic plagioclase with pigeonite, augite, olivine, or hypersthene as the dominant mafic material. This lava contains approximately 45 to 63 percent silica.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11237\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls.jpg\" alt=\"big island waterfalls\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls-908x605.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/big-island-waterfalls-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>And a parting shot from Natalie Brown of <a href=\"https:\/\/hawaiiphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hawaii Photography<\/a> of one of the many waterfalls we ALSO saw during the Blue Hawaiian Big Island Tour. Let us know in the comments below if you&#8217;ve been to the Big Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Recent Trip and Volcano Video from Big Island Pele has been showing her power lately on the southeast side of the Big Island, Hawaii.\u00a0 We were lucky enough to make a trip out to Hilo right as things began to stir. 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