We woke up in Helena, MT this morning and arrived at Craters of the Moon around lunchtime. We took some time to check out spatter cones (preserved lava "fountains"), hike up a cinder cone (small volcano), and explore a lava tube. Tomorrow night will be our first night camping - in Zion National Park!
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Spatter cone
Frozen lava flow
Pahoehoe ("pah-hoy-hoy") - Hawaiian for "ropy texture"
Inside the Indian Tunnel - a lava tube
Exploring the lava tube
A snowball fight IN the lava tube! (Not too many people can say they've done that!)
Most of us - we'll get everyone next time.
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish.... that I was on this field school. Dr. Giovanni has done a great job making this happen. What fantastic geology!
ReplyDeleteA snowball fight...in MAY!! Whateverrrrrr.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Pictures,looks like too much fun!
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