John Seach, Volcano Live

 Lava Viewing Hazards, Kilauea Volcano - John Seach
Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

Refer to National Park information for current volcano hazards

  • Bench collapse can kill 
  • Tephra jets & littoral fountains hurl hot lava 
  • Steam blasts toss rocks 
  • Acid fumes and glass particles can irritate eyes and lungs 
  • Scalding waves burn 
  • Dehydration 
  • Heat stroke 
  • Sunburn & sunstroke 
  • Sprains & abrasions 
  • Getting lost in the dark 

 

Lava Viewing Hazards
Kilauea Volcano
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