ColorChallenge - Thursday Green - RAINBOW FALLS, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII

These photos were taken the day before the latest eruption of Kilauea Volcanic Eruption on The Big Island of Hawaii.

Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue) is a waterfall located on The Big Island of Hawaii in the outskirts of Hilo.

In Hawaiian language, Waiānuenue means "rainbow water."

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The falls are a part of the Hawai'i State Parks and there is no fee to see the falls. The fall is 80 feet tall and almost 100 feet diameter.

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The falls flows over a natural lava cave which was to the mythological home to Hina, an ancient Hawaiian goddess.

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The name Rainbow Falls was derived its name from the fact that rainbows can be seen in the mist thrown up by the waterfall on sunny mornings around 10 AM.

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The gorge is blanketed dense, lush tropical rainforest. The pool is bordered by beautiful Wild Ginger and Monstera.

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For an update on status of Hawaii's Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii-- click this link

For an update on status of Hawaii's Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawaii-- click this link!

How To Help Hawaii Residents Affected By The Kilauea Volcano eruption

The Salvation Army at 808-756-0306

AT&T has activated its text-to-donate line. To make a donation, text REDCROSS to 90999 — that will send a $10 donation to the American Red Cross and its recovery efforts, which will then appear on the donor’s monthly bill. Donations may also be made directly to the American Red Cross Hawaii Chapter through its website or by calling (808) 739-8109.

On Monday, Kolten Wong, the Cardinal's second baseman, set up a GoFundMepage with a goal to raise $200,000 for Hawaii Island residents affected by Kilauea's recent eruptions. His page has already raised $50,413.

"If you can help, no matter the amount, it will mean the world to those who have lost so much in such a sudden turn of events," said Wong in a statement. "We feel that it’s our kuleana (responsibility) to do what we can to assist our neighbors, family, and friends." "Let’s show the Big Island the meaning of the 'Aloha Spirit," Wong said. In the video posted on the GoFundMe page, Wong says raising funds for lava victims' disaster relief is especially meaningful to him because he grew up just miles away from Leilani Estates. That community, located near Wong's hometown of Hilo, has suffered the most devastation as fissures continued to open throughout the neighborhood over the weekend.

Please consider resteeming this post or create your own and add the links for steemers worldwide to donate funds to help these people who have lost their homes and their belongings.

"Let us in the steemit community show the Big Island the meaning of the 'Aloha Spirit" by donating to these relief funds and add your link to steemit.com.