L is for Lava: Volcano National Park, Big Island, Hawaii

Sitting on 'fresh' lava, flow from the 1980's

A remarkable first visit to the Volcano National Park on Big Island, Hawaii. Seeing the two types of lava - a'a and pahoehoe. A'a is rough and chunky and pahoehoe, which was hotter and more fluid at the time of eruption, is smoother and ropy. 

Colour varied too, from shiny black to dull brown.

All other worldly indeed.

As far as the eye can see!

Landscape being formed by lava flow, from mid-60's onwards.