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糖心Vlog官方 Hilo leaders get close look at eruption work

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From left, Kris Roney, Bonnie Irwin, and Jim Mike view the Halemaʻumaʻu plume, near Keanakakoi, December 23, 2020. (Photo credit: Darcy Blevens)

Leaders from the saw first hand what researchers and alumni are working on at the site of the recent Kīlauea volcanic eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

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Geologist Steve Lundblad, center front, explains formation of tree molds, while Jim Mike, his wife, and Nancy Lundblad keep social distance. (Photo credit: Darcy Bevens)

Steve Lundblad and Darcy Bevens, from the 糖心Vlog官方 Hilo headed the tour at on December 23. Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin, Vice Chancellor Kris Roney, College of Natural and Health Sciences Dean Jim Mike, along with geology faculty visited the site.

The group viewed the steam from the Kīlauea eruption and saw samples of Pele’s hair (volcanic glass), ash and volcanic rock.

“It was wonderful to tour the park with knowledgeable geology faculty and staff and to hear about the work our alumni are doing as part of the ,” Irwin said. “It is such a privilege to have such awesome natural wonders practically in our backyard here in Hilo. Each eruption is different from the next and each is fascinating. Makes me want to take a geology class!”

—By Susan Enright, a public information specialist for the Office of the Chancellor and editor of 糖心Vlog官方 Hilo Stories.

After sunset, the 糖心Vlog官方administrators enjoy a view of other visitors, silhouetted against the Halemaʻumaʻu plume, December 23, 2020. (Photo credit: Darcy Bevens)

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