Kilauea (translated from Hawaiian — "spewing") — the most active volcano of the island of Hawaii, which is continuously erupting since 1983. It is also considered the most active active volcano on Earth.
Recently, the Brazilian Pedro Oliva, who was part of the expedition studied the routes for kayaking in these places, visited his kayak near flowing lava from Kilauea volcano. Very unusual, rare and dangerous shots.
Lava (ital. lava) hot liquid or very viscous mass poured upon the surface of the Earth by volcanic eruptions. Her temperature is 700-1100 degrees Celsius.
The group of extreme, the whole day swam near lava flows.
In addition to the temperature of lava has another danger: when it comes in contact with water, climb clouds of poisonous gases.
But what you won't do for fame and beautiful shots!
Kilauea is an active shield volcano, the youngest on the island of Hawaii:
The collision of two elements — fire and water:
Except for the Brazilian one from the group of athletes swam so close to the lava. Pedro Oliva not only swam next to the fiery river and went on shore, poking at the lava with a paddle:
From the paddle left a bit:
