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Observing Table

The observing table — The observing table during a driveway telescope session

Gas Piston Event

A gas piston event in the preliminary stage of Episode 36 — A gas piston event in the preliminary stage of Episode 36 at Kilauea, November 9th, 2025

Nicaraguan Hill Country

A farm in the hills above Las Torres, Nicaragua

Bubbling Caldron

The western vent spilling lava into the lake at Halemaʻumaʻu

Lava Fountain

A lava fountain at the western vent in Halemaumau, Oct 16, 2021

Salmon Roast

Roasting salmon over open coals in a traditional manner

Iceberg

An iceberg from Sheridan Glacier sits in the muddy waters of Sheridan Lake

Life on the Rocks

An older pāhoehoe lava flow colonized with pūkiawe, ʻōhelo, and ‘aiakanene on the north flank of Mauna Loa

A few more patches…

Yes, this particular inner tube now has seven patches. Local roads are tough around here.

Adding a few more patches to an inner tube — The new tube has been put in the tire, the old tube has been patched up and will be carried as the spare

Mauna Kea

Looking across the Mauna Kea from the north flank of Mauna Loa — Looking across the Mauna Kea from the north flank of Mauna Loa across an older pāhoehoe flow