Due to the US Government shutdown, the Smithsonian is temporarily closed. The Global Volcanism Program website will remain available but will not be monitored or updated. Status updates will be available on the Smithsonian homepage.
Logo link to homepage

Image GVP-03422

This heart-shaped tree mold was produced during an eruption along the East Rift Zone that began on 7 October 1968. Molten lava solidified around the tree, which eventually burned away, leaving the mold with incandescence from the hot rock below. Photo by Don Swanson, 1968 (U.S. Geological Survey).

This heart-shaped tree mold was produced during an eruption along the East Rift Zone that began on 7 October 1968. Molten lava solidified around the tree, which eventually burned away, leaving the mold with incandescence from the hot rock below.

Photo by Don Swanson, 1968 (U.S. Geological Survey).

Creative Commons Icon This image is made available as a Public Domain Work, but proper attribution is appreciated.

Keywords: lava | tree mold | lava flow


Kilauea
Global Volcanism Program  ·  Department of Mineral Sciences  ·  National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution  © 2013 & Terms of Use | Privacy Policy   ·