Pauahi Crater

Pauahi Crater is a volcanic crater measuring 2,000 ft (610 m) long, up to some 1,300 ft (400 m) across, and 300 ft (91 m) deep in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 19°22′6″N 155°13′21″W.[1] It is about 3 mi (4.8 km) from the top of the Big Island of Hawaii's Chain of Craters Road, which follows a "chain" that also includes the Hiiaka, Pu'u Huluhulu, Kane Nui O Hamo, Makaopuhi, and Napau craters.

Pauahi Crater from the overlook.

Eruptive history

Three historic eruptions have occurred at or near Pauahi Crater. The first was in May 1973 when a fissure opened and erupted briefly on its floor. The second took place in November 1973 and lasted 31 days (November 10 — December 9), but most activity was concentrated during the event's initial 10 hours. The eruption created a set of echelon fissures extending over some 2 mi (3.2 km) from a point just west of the crater, across the crater floor, and on eastward almost to Puu Huluhulu. The third eruption occurred on November 16, 1979, and lasted only one day.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pauahi Crater


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