Iki's Pit by sharky_

Photography • Landscape • posted on Dec 04, 2007

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A close up view of Kilauea Iki's pit....filled with lava rocks and cinder from landslides. It could be dangerous standing where we are if another landslide had occurred. Hope our luck doesn't run out. Aloha and thank you for viewing.

Comments (26)

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beachzz

2:54AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

I hope your luck holds out for a very long time, who else will show us these remarkable fotos of a volcano up close and personal!! Great shot!!

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toddmiskimen

3:00AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Crazy man!!! Great picture. Love the all the different colors of rock.

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wonderworld

3:07AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Cool pit shot from above!!

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onefeather

3:11AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Amazing! ...and I agree with beachzz L I hope your luck holds out forever and one day! Great capture ...ty for sharing!

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babuci

3:19AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

You know, these shot realy something. You show the volcano's history through these capture on a way on your hike. truly a waluable pictures.

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Mondwin

4:13AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Remarkable volcano capture dear Friend!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Happy Christmas to You!!!!Hugsxx Whyma

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Richardphotos

6:38AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

amazing how quick life returns to such forbidding conditions.thanks for risking your well being to share this capture

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hotracer2

6:39AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Be careful, nice shot:):):)

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toddaking

8:52AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Beautiful picture. I find it amazing trees grow out of lava rock. Cool! We put lava rock in our flower beds to keep out the weeds, and in our BBQ grills to cook over. Todd

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auntietk

8:56AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Whoa - what a great shot! I feel like if I slipped, I would fall forever.

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CavalierLady

9:23AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

So interesting to see this close up, and the vegetation springing up from the lava!

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cameraobscura2

10:52AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Greetings, Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. egmont

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jwiest

11:47AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Love how you can tell it's been some time given the regrowth around the pit. :)

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Apophis906

11:49AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

What a very cool shot.

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rainbows

11:49AM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Amazing capture and place Errol. You are so close to the edge. Stay safe, always. This is a wonderful hike with you and Lady Carrie. Aloha. Diane.

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TwoPynts

1:01PM | Tue, 04 December 2007

I'm glad your luck held out, and that it remained dormant. :) Aloha!

MrsLubner

2:34PM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Errol, do you know the average amount of rock that is displaced with each slide? Is this broken rock filled more with iron or pumice? I'm just curious as to the density of the rock under your feet. A very interesting shot. Do you think the mountain finds the all these people looking into its mouth an irritation?

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goodoleboy

5:33PM | Tue, 04 December 2007

Interesting capture of the dark rock-strewn abyss, Shark! Climb down and around this formation at one's own peril. Incidentally, if you say Iki's Pit real fast it sounds like Icky Spit!

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Punaguy

7:03PM | Tue, 04 December 2007

I know your tolerance on heights and I bet this was a little spooky for you...but you got the shot and that's what matters....Thanks for the peek into the abyss. Aloha~

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