Day 6 - Lava Trees, Sea Arch, Jagger Museum (night viewing)

Back into Volcanoes National Park to see more lava and plants. We first went on a walk to see a mix of the two...lava trees! As a non-geologist, I think lava trees are quite fantastic! Lava over a tree, the lava settles, the tree remains, and you have your lava tree!

On in a little and we stop to see 'a'a lava (top and jagged) and Pahoehoe lava (bottom and smooth). 

We keep in going and we go to a new place by the ocean. This is a lava flow that has gone out to the ocean. Apparently, one day it will bend and crack causing a tsunami. 

Here is a USGS "benchmark" so that they can measure the movement of the ground. 

We then go see a Sea Arch. I've never seen a sea arch. Dr. K said he was surprised that it was still standing.

On down the road, the lava had covered the road. 

And ironically...

Back up the mountain we went. We stopped at a fault line and crater. 

And then headed to the Jagger Museum to see the lava glow. It was definitely brighter than last year, but it was also not raining. 

There were some low hanging clouds that created an eerie glow above the crater. 

And good night!