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The color of the lava depends on the type of minerals. In the case of reddish lava rocks, the color is due to the oxidizing of the iron mineral. As for this one, it has a different mineral composition.
Depending on the levels of sulfur dioxide concentration will determine if its unhealthy or not for people. At the time we visited this area, it was code yellow or moderate levels. At other times when the level was elevated, evacuation was advised. "click here for levels" . Sulfur dioxide causes irritation of the skin and the tissues and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat. It chiefly affects the upper respiratory tract and bronchi. Those with heart problems and asthma are more at a risk. Info "Natural Hazards Hawaii" . Aloha and thank you for viewing.
Comments (27)
Apophis906
Wow that is just something to cool to get to see.
SapUS59
excellent capture, it almost appears as a hunk of clay that's being sculpted, great find!!
vlaaitje
how longer I stare at it how more I see in there, really cool what nature can do.....and of course you...lol.....because you took the picture
beachzz
Amazing info, what a fantastic formation!!
ralph49
Super sculpture_more amazing nature_great capture
ledwolorz
Amazing photo.
timtripp
stunning!
Meisiekind
Amazing! What surprises me are the shrubs growing out of this seemingly dead piece of rock!! Great info!!! Aloha!! :)
durleybeachbum
Everything is a compromise! Very interesting structure and info.
flora-crassella
...die Natur kehrt zurück! Wunderbare Aufnahme und Studie! Hervorragend!
CavalierLady
Fascinating stuff! And thanks for answering my question about the hydrogen sulfide. I did not know it could be that dangerous.
barbdennist
This is a very intersting picture of the lava with all of its different shapes, and equally interesting information about its color. I've seen lots of lava here in Oregon but never any this color.
thevolunteer
Interesting shot Errol. Very different color than the normal looking lava. Great shot. Aloha
dhanco
Such a magnificent and natural formation. Stunning capture and truly fascinating image and info. Thanks for sharing both.
MrsLubner
Those worm-like tubes are so interesting. The pile has character and begs to be explored. :-)
jocko500
wow that is something. see a bone man laying there lol
ElusiveAngel
Wow excellent capture Sharky, very interesting info too, thanks for sharing. :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
this is terrific! love it.
goodoleboy
Excellent capture of this giant convoluted and tortuous mound of lava! Your description of the sulfur dioxide reminds me of Los Angeles smog.
babuci
Another good capture of this interesting form. I like it, you always include some data or explanation.
Geoaskier
Wow that's trippy and that looks like a Bonsai tree growing out of it...be careful rambling around out there is poison air...Cool shot...Mahalo Nui
jwiest
So cool - looks like a sculpture by the masters.
Richardphotos
amazing stuff and superb capture
Punaguy
Looks like a museum art piece....nice find here! Aloha~
nongo
WOW, that's really a work of art from mother nature!!!!! I really like this one Errol!!!!! Aloha...
faroutsider
Fantastic capture, and fascinating info. 5+
sossy
a stunner of nature composition and textures! like left by a giant! ;o)