Message #269089

[20,000 Leagues Under the Sea]

Even after that stunning event, Kīlauea was far from done inspiring awe in its observers. Another massive lava fountain shot up in the air on October 20, and in this photo you can even see a geologist standing on a viewing platform about 800 metres (2,625 feet) away.

Despite the considerable distance, observers still had to hide behind a stone wall as the heat was so intense - sometimes dry grass right next to the platform would even catch fire.