Lava Enters the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii

Lava finally reaches the Pacific Ocean at Kamokuna after a seven mile journey from the Pu’u O’o vent in Kilauea Volcano. A small black sand beach is formed when the surf quenches the hot lava. Recorded March 27, 2005 More photos and videos: volcanochaser.smugmug.com Eruption Update Info: hvo.wr.usgs.gov