Learn About Volcanic Activity on an Active Volcano

Join GSA for a specially designed geoscience expedition to the Big Island of Hawaii. This in-depth observation and discussion program focuses on geological formation, environmental context, endemic biological communities, and exploration into what makes Hawaii a natural destination for earth science investigation.

Presented by Geological Society of America

Also by GSA:
Costa Rica
Iceland
Namibia

• Study geological and volcanological events in the Big Island's rich volcanic and tectonic setting
• Examine lava flows, summit calderas (craters), tephra ash deposits, fissures, pit craters, lava tubes, fault scarps, littoral cones, a coastal lava delta, and other volcanic features
• Explore plate tectonic processes in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Explore the Crater Rim visiting such features as a rift zone, collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulfur banks, lava tubes and the site of a lava fire fountain
• Drive along Chain Of Craters Road and look at more volcanic features including a lava channel, frozen lava falls, pit craters and a vent
• Hike out over lava flows for a view Of the active flow entering the sea
• Visit a black sand beach formed from volcanic sand
• Examine a dramatic green sand beach formed from erosion of olivine surround lava flows
• Swim on a coral white sand beach and have the opportunity to collect some samples of picrite
• Hike over a recent lava field to get a view over a shield vent and the active vent of Puu Oo
• Plus four classroom session to study plate tectonics and volcanoes, volcanic products, teaching about volcanoes in the classroom, and volcanic monitoring and natural hazards
• Visit Lapahoehoe to see a school devastated by the 1946 Tsunami
• Plus visit thermal pools, waterfalls, and enjoy time in the seaside towns of Hilo and Kailua-Kona

Land Cost: $1499 (non GSA member) $1399 ( GSA member)

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(A current GSA membership number is required to qualify for the discount. You will be prompted for this in our online registration form.)

Please note: This price is based on a minimum of 14 participants. Pricing may be adjusted based on final group size and may increase with fewer travelers.

Above pricing does not include air fees, please call us for competitive rates.