Galfromdownunder in Hawaii, Winter 2005 / 0308-lava1 Big Island and Maui Volcano pics 3/6/06 Visit www.galfromdownunder.com/hawaii www.galfromdownunder.com

There are 2 kinds of lava. This is pahoehoe - smooth and ropey, and is more fluid than the more jagged 'a'a kind (yes that's what it's called).