January 2005 Lava update by Tad Fukumoto

	The map above and the photos that follow are courtesy of the US Geological Survey at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Click this link to go to their website: KILAUEA UPDATE-HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY This Hawaii Volcano Observatory photo was taken on February 1, 2005 showing lava entering the ocean at Kailiili, an area that may be difficult to access for most visitors.
	The current activity consists of very fluid "A-A" flows that dribble down slopes like hot tar. The park rangers allow visitors to get right up to the flow!
	During the day, it's possible to obtain spectacular photos like this where a fast-moving river of hot lava is coming around a high spot from two sides with the front of the flow coming forward. The crust seems black and cool, but it's HOT!!!
	Photographers get right up to the flow for great photos! Note that other visitors have gone around to view other sections and some got there by crossing lava that only a few days ago was flowing!
	But for an extraordinary experience, you've gpt to see it at night. This photo was taken at dusk and gives a hint of what you'll see. Son Tad (who lives in Los Angeles, California was visiting) and his cousin Sam Horiuchi (of Keaau) decided to visit the flow and their photos and report follows. _____________________________________
	Lava '05. January 31, 2005 by Tad Fukumoto My cousin Sam and I hiked out to the active lava fields for my first close encounter with lava. All pictures are unretouched. Overlooking the Puna coastline.
	Sam leads the way
	Maleable lava
	I liked this paper-like quality.
	Stones thrown at lava by other visitors.
	Crusted over, but still "on".
	Liquid
	Hypnotic
	Longer exposure
	Furnace
	"And be sure you take a stick..."
	My apologies to Pele.
	"Sam, get closer to the lava." "Nah."
	I'm smiling, but it was hotter than I imagined.