Mauna Loa eruption underway; lava no longer contained to summit
What exactly is the state of "volcano tourism"? I remember being entranced as a kid by footage of lava flows; the heat, the glowing, and the viscosity of it all just seemed so alien and exciting.<p>Do there exist – in Hawaii or elsewhere – experienced tour guides that can safely bring you to see such sights in person? Obviously I'm not saying I want to see the next Mount Saint Helens up close, but clearly <i>camera men</i> are able to get up close and personal, so there must be times and places where the risk is acceptable enough right?