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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - November 10, 2004

November 10, 2004

East Lae`apuki by daylight

This is a photo of a new lava delta jutting some 50 m seaward of former coastline formed by old Lae`apuki delta.
New lava delta juts some 50 m seaward of former coastline formed by old Lae`apuki delta. Note black sand beach formed since current entry began on November 5-6.
This is a photo of the surface of old Lae`apuki delta coated with many small flows fed by crusted cascades down old sea cliff.
Surface of old Lae`apuki delta has been coated with many small flows fed by crusted cascades down old sea cliff to right. What was once a rather smooth surface has taken on much more character as a result of the new flows.

 

This is a photo of lava meeting the sea.
Lava meets the sea. Height of delta front, about 7 m.
This is a photo of lava meeting the sea.
Similar view as to left but at great magnification.

 

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