So I planned to write this blog today but we had a change of plans since our van couldn’t make it down the road to the beach because of some rocks and holes.
So now all reflect on Wednesday!!
We traveled forever to get to Pololu Valley. It was definitely worth the drive. It was such a beautiful view from the overlook. However, the hike was super steep and coming up was a struggle. All of at least got our cardio in!
This valley is one of seven valleys of the kings. King Kamehameha has hid in this valley until of age for some would hunt him as a babe. These beautiful valleys were formed through erosion. Located on Kohala, there are more alkalotic material. We can see lighter rocks such as sodium feldspar. The sand was also super fine due to erosion and weathering. We even got to see sand dunes. These dunes are where some Hawaiian bones are buried.
After Pololū Valley and eating lunch we tried to go to a beach on the way back but it was closed due to debris in the water. So we went straight to see some xenoliths!
A xenolith is a rock trapped within another rock. These specific ones are large olivine that were trapped in magma from 1800 lava flows.
Lil Volcano (or band) featuring Caroline, Grace, Margot, HG, and I made an amazing rap about the Hawaiian volcanoes for our recap assignment here. Below are the lyrics…. Drop the beat.
Geology rocks,
So take of your socks
Head to the sand
For the smallest rocks in the land
You may see green
You may see black
Either way, you’ll wanna come back
Green is olivine
Black is lava stream
Only one volcano?
Okay no
Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Erupting their basalt ah
But Kohala is the mama
North of Mauna Kea
But wait! There more
Hualalai
Is also on the tour
But don’t get to close
Or Pele will make you burnt toast
Here’s a picture of doing it:)
-Becca Goldman