Lava flow through forest

Title Info
Source Dan L. Perlman
Nutrient cycles Other
Change over time Disturbance
Disturbance Other
Date August 02, 2001
Location Near Puu Oo Vent,Hawaii,USA

Lava flow through forest, Kilauea Volcano, Big Island, Hawaii. Various parts of Kilauea have been active and spewing lava during the last few decades, with major consequences for the organisms living in the region. This aerial view shows a forest that was partially covered by lava, leaving a small remnant of forest surrounded by barren lava.