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.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 camera men are able to get up close and personal, so there must be times and places where the risk is acceptable enough right?