The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960 Chap 1

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Rare government film with science that has stood the test of time. Beautifully restored historic film documenting the eruption of Kilauea beginning in 1959. Note that there are 4 chapters altogether; each chapter has unique historic footage, one has Kilaea's highest lava fountains ever filmed...over 1900ft! The funky score (music) won a national award..discribed as "Fantasia like.." A fella in Scotland found this after looking almost 40 years!

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The Eruption of Kilauea 1959-1960 Chap 1

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  • Wow! I just got ...

    Wow! I just got back from visiting the Big Island. I was fortunate to have a volcanologist from the observatory as a guide. He talked mostly about the 1959 eruption, so it's a thrill to see this video. Thank you so much!

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  • Wow, thanks. Could ...

    Wow, thanks. Could you send me a hi-res copy of it? It's breathtaking.

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  • Thanks so much for ...

    Thanks so much for this series. I've hiked Kilauea iki several times and read about the '59 -'60 eruptions on the USGA HVO website, but this film really brings alive the spectacular eruption that took place. great find. Thanks!

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  • Really outstanding ...

    Really outstanding movie with fantastic orchestral soundtrack.
    Volcanos are dangerous and beautiful!!!

    Thanks a lot for finding this material

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  • part one finished ...

    part one finished to be followed by part two, great

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