Thurston Lava Tube - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 19° 24.822 W 155° 14.323
5Q E 264916 N 2148130
This map is located at the entrance to the Thurston Lava Tube trail next to the parking lot.
Waymark Code: WMR237
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
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Also known as Nahuku, the Thurston Lava Tube is a 500-year old lava cave located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava caves like this are formed when a river of lava gradually builds solid walls and a ceiling. When the lava flow stops and the last of it passes downhill, a cave is formed. These caves can be a few feet high and only yards long, or they can stretch for miles with high ceilings. There are several lava tubes you can visit around the island but Nahuku is the most easily accessible and is a fantastic example of a massive lava cave. (visit link)
Location Name: Thurston Lava Tube - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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