'Forensic Volcanologist'- I study past explosive eruptions to help predict future ones.
Lecturer @Columbia.
I aim to share my fascination w/ our planet!
#BLM 🍉
Past #Kilauea eruptions (pt.1):
Keanakako'i (1790)- explosive eruption occurred b/c magma came in contact with a crater lake @ Halema'uma'u. The surge of hot gas/ash killed >80 rival warriors, helping Kamehameha to become 1st king of #Hawaii. Footprints can still be seen in ash.