Steam Vents - Traveling the Big Island, Hawaii - Day 2-5/6

        My husband and I headed toward Steam Vents in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on January 1 after leaving from Thurston Lava Tube. We noticed where Steam Vents was very easily because we were able to see steam rising from the roads. Steam Vent parking area was not crowded at all, so we parked there and come close to the steam.

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

       At the parking lot, there was a man-made steam hole as you can see the photo below. I noticed the slight smell of sulfur near the vent.

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park



Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

        We decide to hike to get to Steaming Buff Overlook.

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

      After walking on the trail for 5 minutes or so, we arrived at Steaming Buff Overlook, on the caldera's edge. This was the Kilauea Caldera. Kilauea is a currently hyperactive shield volcano in Hawaii and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. We were able to see more steam coming out from the caldera.

Steam Vents at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

        On the way back to  the Steam Vents parking area, we passed plenty of steam. Then, we headed toward Jaggar Museum.


        I uploaded my YouTube video, Steam Vents ＆ Kilauea Caldera on the Big Island, Hawaii. :)

Steam Vents & Kilauea Caldera

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
99-165 Crater Rim Dr
Hawaii National Park, HI 96785



       My entries related to our traveling on the Big Island can be seen here.
http://itisapieceofcake2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Hawaii%20%28the%20Big%20Island%29




    Today's Vocabulary
sulfur : 【sʌ́lfər】 : noun: 硫黄