We went on a tour of nearby Kazumura Cave, which happens to be the longest lava tube in the world. It's over 40 miles long in total, but we only saw a tiny portion.
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| Flashlights and helmets to protect your head in areas of the cave where the ceilings are low. Cave exploration is an instance where being short can be an advantage. |
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| The entrance |
Tree roots grow into the cave.
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| Last view of daylight as we walk deeper into the cave |
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| The cave is only about 500 years old and the formations are well preserved. |
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| A moment captured in time -- a rock fell into the lava, causing ripples, as the rock solidified. |
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| "Bed of nails" formation on the ceiling |
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| Returning to daylight |
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