Scientists shovel molten lava for testing at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano summit

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SCIENTISTS shovel molten lava for testing at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano summit in incredible footage.

The video captures the moment a geologist from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory collects molten lava as part of ongoing research at the eastern section of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, an active volcano in the Hawaiian Islands.

The researcher is seen shoveling molten lava into a bucket on the down-dropped block to the east of the crater, which was formed during the summit collapse in 2018.

Halemaʻumaʻu crater holds great cultural significance for Native Hawaiian communities, as it is believed to be the dwelling place of Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess.

During the overflight, a secure location on the downdropped block was identified, allowing the geologist to safely collect a molten sample of the newly erupted material.

This sample will provide valuable insights into the storage and transport of magma before its eruption as lava. It's important to note that accessing this hazardous area requires permission and coordination with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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I know it sounds stupid, but this is a recurring dream I've had over 50 years. This exact experience of scooping up lava. Glass blowing, molten lava, steel foundries, something entrancing about melted stuff 😊

dougriech
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I dream of the glorious day in which the world will rejoice with such beautiful scenario allover moSScow 😊

PatriciaSantos-qtlw
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So the lava bucket from minecraft had the right idea

thesecondguywhoknowsthings
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These people have suffered enough! Please may they find some peace and safety from all these natural disasters that are happening...

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