Is Champagne pond gone?

Lava from Kilauea volcano consumed dozens of additional homes and a beloved island destination Monday as the flow filled in Kapoho Bay and destroyed Champagne Ponds.

Are Kapoho Tide Pools Open?

If you are wondering about snorkeling Kapoho Tide Pools, it is no longer possible. In the beginning of June, 2018, the entire community of Vacationland was covered by a lava flow, as were the Kapoho Tide Pools. There is a protective reef, and inside this is a maze of tide pools in the lava rock to explore.

What happened to Kapoho Tide Pools?

The Kapoho Tide Pools were destroyed by the 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kilauea. Sadly this area was covered by the active lava flow originating from Fissure 8 and is closed to the public.

Are there natural hot springs in Hawaii?

1. Ahalanui Warm Springs, Puna Coast, Hawaii. Ahalanui is a pond located inside a park of the same name, sometimes called the “Millionaires Pond.” The pond runs warm to hot, averaging about 92 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It’s a popular spot for locals, tourists, and families.

Is there a Vacationland in Kapoho Bay Hawaii?

It’s home to Vacationland, and Janet Snyder, a spokeswoman for Hawaii County, told The New York Times that overnight “hundreds” of homes were lost in the Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland area. Thankfully, many of the people in the affected area had already been mostly evacuated ahead of the lava flow.

Where is Kapoho Bay after the lava flow?

Snyder said early Tuesday morning that everything except the northernmost tip of Kapoho Beach Lots has been overwhelmed by lava, and only the coast of Vacationland remained after the lava flow dangerously progressed, according to The Hawaii Tribune-Herald.

Are there any hot springs in Pohoiki Bay?

The 5 hot springs at Pohoiki. In this aerial picture of the new black sand beach at the Isaac Hale Park taken on 21 January 2020 you can see that the basaltic sand from the 2018 lava delta (right) continues to accumulate, both widening and elongating the beach in Pohoiki Bay. Image credit: USGS (public domain)

Who is the mayor of Kapoho Bay Hawaii?

Mayor Harry Kim lives in the area, and his home was one of many to fall victim to Kilauea’s lava flow. According to County Managing Director Wil Okabe and CBS News, Kim “was very depressed” that he’s lost his vacation home to the destruction. Can you blame him?