Hawaii Volcano Nat # 39; the Park
The Hawaiian Islands could each be described easily paradise But even paradise has its dangers and we would be crazy not to ask about at least some of them.
rather Please make sure that you and your fellow travelers to know these risks Our stated below are candid because we want you to know the truth about the place you visit this is not Disneyland; it is often the right wild, rough and natural prevails here more you know, the better prepared you are to avoid the dangers of beautiful islands Vee We made this short section of a chapter in our recent guides, which should show how much we have focused on this subject.
Wildlife, plants, insects, arthropods All islands.
Most of you are very sure about the Hawaiian Islands of all animals and flora There are no large predators or snakes, and there are few plants that causes irritation while hiking without oak or ivy poison, for example However, other dangers still exists.
The main culprit, we came across in the animal world is actually an arthropod; the centipede in Hawaii these aggressive arthropods carry a punch and being bitten or stung by one is what you want when visiting the islands resorts generally spray for them very well, but be careful all shoes left outside overnight, etc.
Another arthropod that gets a lot of attention is the spider of the cane, but it is mainly hype brown cane spider is especially feared because of its size and appearance is the size of a box of tuna, including his long legs generally, it will take place in relation to defense, and the bite of a cane spider is rarely dangerous, however, it is worth mentioning.
There Scorpions also on the drier side of the islands, but they are usually out of the usually frequent Mosquitoes view the wetter side of the islands, so prepare accordingly Geckos are nothing to be worried; they're cute lizards actually maintain the population under control a little bug on the Big Island, the other cute- but pesky- resident is the coqui tree frog especially prevalent on the Hilo side of the island Puna, they will probably music your ears the first night By the fifth night, you'll probably your ears stopped up the coqui frogs are an invasive species that threatens the balance of vulnerable native ecosystems.
The many edible plants and fruits from Hawaii also create a risk Many visitors believe they can pop almost everything in Hawaii in their mouth a little taste not so many plants here are toxic and no fruit or plants should be eaten unless you know absolutely for sure it is safe Remember that many plants have resembling fruit.
The sun - a UV index of almost 14 every day speaks for itself, we recommend at least 15 sun block to Hawaii anytime too, please make sure to use a screen solar safely reefs to help preserve the delicate marine environment Hawaii please don t ruin your visit by trying to get a tropical tan; tan will be gone in a month your return home; sun damage and memory burns last much longer.
Our main message here is short and sweet attention to the flow of the river where you are and be aware of the weather in streams and rivers can change speeds and heights very quickly in flash floods Islands is a regular occurrence in some places a good rain, even far inland from where you are, can cause flow to substantially increase If you cross streams or rock hopping, pay special attention to the conditions weather and water levels each time you cross a stream or river where it empties into the ocean, we also advise you to cross the interior of a rip current can form little dangerous in the ocean at the mouth of a river or a creek hiking poles can be extremely useful for the passages that you do, as they provide an extra set of mem bers to help you keep your balance.
If you go swimming, make sure you don t swallow water, and try to cover all open wounds you may have so that water can not get in In Hawaii leptospirosis can be found in water contaminated by manure, and you do not want to mix with people from this disease it causes symptoms similar to the flu and, in rare cases, death.
If you've ever been to the beach, then you probably already know about the dangers of the ocean currents Rip, sharp coral, big waves, surfing, and various creatures are just the most notable marine creatures to watch on big island are coral, jellyfish Portuguese Man-of-War, and sea urchin If you plan to swim, snorkel or scuba diving on the island, make sure to do your homework and become fully informed about the dangers of ocean here.
Volcano Zone Big Risks Island and parts of Maui.
The first thought that comes to mind when you hear about endangered Hawaiian volcano is probably the risk of washing In reality, the 2000 E lava probably the least danger to the sane person Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Volcano area around the Big Island are subject to a number of risks that are easy to overlook or simply aren t something you would expect without prior knowledge of the area Although this is mostly applicable to the Big Island, Maui does no exception as it has many areas covered with geologically recent lava flows, and - especially in the south Maui Let go of some of these risks.
Hiking Lava around the large island and especially at the end of the chain of Craters Road, you have the opportunity to go hiking on lava As mentioned on our Hawaii geology page, there are two types of lava pahoehoe and Grossly simplified aa flow is smooth pahoehoe and aa is strong, fragile and crumbly Try walking aa entrusted a mission of a madman the only lava flows that are traversable pahoehoe flows are hardened like those found at the end of the chain of Craters Road.
Currently, Craters chain is the only place where you can approach safely active streams when present the dangers of lava crossing even lava pahoehoe, mainly because of the sharpness like razor Even hardened lava pahoehoe flows are stronger than glass, and you can easily cut your hands-yourself- especially in case of a fall extreme care and precautions when hiking on washing gloves and long pants are always a good idea the heat produced by the sun striking black lava surface like asphalt deters many visitors to wear long pants, but the pahoehoe t risk the wound area is smooth, but can contain all sorts of variations of the surface which can catch your foot or you offend It is also important that you stay well aware of the texture flows as you walk through, as shallow lava tubes can cave, letting you down a little inches or more below the surface If you plan to make long walks, make sure to take ADEQ Uate amounts of water as dehydration can happen quickly on the black lava surface without shade.
Viewing active lava flows as an extension of the risk above and alert, we again encourage all visitors to be prepared for any hike they do on the hard feed to see active flows When active approach flow of your body will not let you so close before the heat forces you to step back, but common sense and don t try to get as close as you need to see the lava safely lava average temperatures around 2000 F does not attempt to cross any active flow sloping as asset flows are often hidden in lava tubes beneath the surface, and you do not want to find one by mistake.
Do not cross the boundary ropes of the national park in the park because they are in place for your protection The park service is quite liberal on how close they will allow people to go to lava flows; So cross beyond the limits they've set up is extremely dangerous Generally, roped-off areas are close to the lava entry point into the ocean of violent explosions, deadly plumes of steam and gases make a dangerous area to be near more, all lava benches are roped off for the same reason lava benches can collapse easily at any time some spelling disaster for everyone on the bench when two days before writing this article, a 45-acre bank collapsed in one night; yes, 45 ACRES.
Volcanic gases Vog where hot lava meets the sea, especially at the source of the eruption, the volcano produced a lethal mix of gases In fact, it's estimated that Kilauea makes about 2 500 tonnes of sulfur dioxide per day enough of these fumes can kill someone almost instantly, as if you needed another reason to stay behind the barriers park Service sets up yet away from sources of these plumes of sulfur dioxide, visitors can discover another type VOG gas.
Vog is a gas mixture of sulfur dioxide, water vapor, carbon dioxide, dust and other airborne particles Vog exists in relatively high amounts volcano around the area and may even wrap around island in Kailua-Kona based on the activity of wind and Hilo trade, Puna, Kohala and Hamakua coast are generally free VOG.
Vog can affect different people in different ways visitors with asthma and respiratory disorders have the most problems in our experiments with VOG we were mostly unaffected by what is unpleasant to feel, but it n ' has never been an adverse effect on us, we have many, a few times, had particularly heavy VOG paid on us at the end of the chain Craters Road- usually from Pu u O o cliff- Pali when the trade winds were light usually blowing, which causes coughing and a burning sensation in the eyes, nose and mouth, if possible, avoid areas where you notice many VOG usually you can see in the air like a cloud down south on the volcano's side can go to the photo here If you are caught in thick VOG, try to get out as fast as possible, you can call 808-885-7143 for an update Index of VOG.
If you want more information about VOG, hiking on lava, and the lava safely display, please consult the park rangers in the National Park Hawaii volcanoes.
There are many places in Hawaii that are private property and visitors must make every effort to avoid trespassing on properties If a trail says it is closed; it's closed If you see a sign that says kapu then it's off limits Do not explore places that you are not sure - waterfalls, pools, trails, caves, lava tubes, etc. You probably wouldn t want people to explore your garden at home, so be mindful and respectful of the residents here your courtesy will be greatly appreciated.
It may or may not surprise you, but we humans are one of the biggest risks of Hawaii If you refer to the H istory of the page you will learn about Hawaiian endemic species- species of Hawaii found ONLY in Hawaii thus, visitors to the islands, we must remember that we pose us one of the greatest dangers for rare and endangered living here, and only here There are some guidelines to follow while on the islands .
1 Generally, it is best to stay away from any wildlife In fact, you should know that it is forbidden to feed or touch wild animals in Hawaii This means not feed Nene geese without touching the Honu turtles, and no swimming with dolphins these three issues are something we hear and witness many Hawaii seems innocent enough, but consider the consequences of your occasional interaction with these creatures Nene no longer fear our cars and are killed off at an alarming rate the touch of a human being can provide deadly infections Honu as he basks in the sun or swimming in a shallow pool.
2 Kapu means Kapu off limits Many areas are now considered environmentally or culturally sensitive were made kapu off limits by the government sensitive locations include lava tubes, caves, burial sites, heiaus temples, etc. S ' please respect hoihi laws protect these beautiful and fragile places.
3 Remember that the paths and roads exist for a reason, it is easy to think outside the box and do some exploration, but keep in mind that all beaten path in Hawaii could be home to a variety of animals and plants you might not be aware of.
4 Don t take the lava rocks or sand home with you; it is actually illegal to sell black sand in Hawaii, you are sure to hear the legend Pele curse all those who take her children away islands If you won t stop, be aware that the local airport screeners probably confiscate all those they find in your luggage.
If you follow these tips we can guarantee that the Aloha show you will be highly appreciated by all the world people and Mahalo Nui animals.
Modified Article Contributed by John C Derrick PUBLISHED 02/01/2017 Last day.
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