Steve Lundblad and
Darcy Bevens, from the
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
HVO (Hawaiian Volcano Observatory),” 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!”