Where does the lava meet the ocean in Hawaii?
Where does the lava meet the ocean in Hawaii? Lava enters ocean at Kupapa'u Point, Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i.
Would you sink if you fell into lava?
Lava is between 100,000 and 1.1 million times more viscous than that of water, based on temperature and silica content. It also is three times more dense than water, Live Science reports. That means falling into a pit of lava is like falling into a pool filled with peanut butter - you'd float on top.
Can you walk to the lava flow in Hawaii?
The park is open 24 hours a day. Hiking to the lava from the park is allowed, but it's not for everyone.