When Lava Enters the Sea: Growth & Collapse of Lava Deltas

This web page uses photographs and illustrations of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, to illustrate the typical growth and collapse of lava deltas, fan-shaped platforms formed when pahoehoe lava enters the ocean for extended periods of time. The page also discusses the hazards associated with active lava deltas. Educational levels: General public, High school, Middle school, Undergraduate lower division