Volcano Steam Vents - Volcano, HI
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bluesnote
N 19° 25.910 W 155° 16.069
5Q E 261886 N 2150178
This is part of an earthcache in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park.
Waymark Code: WMJRAW
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2013
Views: 12
The plaque says, "Steam vents are scattered over this fault-bounded block that has partially slumped into Kilauea Caldera. Rainwater sinks through the ground and is heated by rocks which carry heat from the liquid rock below. Hot water then rises through fissures to condense in the chilled air. The grassy landscape nearby suggests that soil temperatures are too high for trees to survive easily."
Be carful!!! Breathing this in is toxic during long exposures, so try to stay away from the vents as much as possible. Also, the vents are very hot, so don't try putting your hand directly into the steam. This is natural occurring steam that can burn your skin. The plaque has the same markings/defect in the picture I provided and the picture on roadside america website.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Public Transport available: no
Website reference: [Web Link]
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
Access fee (In local currency): Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
No specific requirements, just have fun visiting the waymark.