This evening's thread explores how the Mauna Loa eruption is like a jelly donut. Stick with us -- we're not scientists but we know our way around a handy metaphor. #MaunaLoa 🧵 (1/9)
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When lava runs down a hill, it acts a lot like water. It seeks the steepest path, and its flow is somewhat predictable. But when it hits a plateau, like the Big Island saddle, things change. They slow down. That's where Mauna Loa is now. (2/9)
@Hawaii_EMA I’m living for this thread 😂🤙🏻🌸 #onlyhawaii