Don Hurzeler – Kilauea Eruptions and Rain Forest Recovery from Lava Flows
Jun 2023
Don Hurzeler is a professional photographer, author, publisher, and gallery owner in Hawaii. He discussed volcanic eruptions, lava flows, and the ways rain forests ultimately recover – all based on his personal experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Using his photography he explained the mechanics of lava flows, the destruction they can bring, and how plant life returns to lands claimed by the lava in surprising ways and with some amazing results. He also spoke about the great advice given to him by a Hawaiian native – “Learn to love the lava.”
Lava and volcanic eruptions are only two of Don and and his wife Linda’s photographic specialties. They began observation of eruptions on the Big Island and other eruptions in 1969. From 2008 to the present, they have been around flowing lava on a regular basis…sometimes under very hazardous conditions. They have observed the destruction that lava can cause, and the renewal process that follows, which he will share in his presentation.
Check out Don and Linda’s work on their websites, donhurzeler.com and lavalightgalleries.com.
Beautiful presentation, Don! Click on image below to enlarge:
Recording: Don Hurzeler – Kilauea Eruptions and Rain Forest Recovery from Lava Flows