Aloha Friday Picture: The bizarre panorama of Haleakala Crater

Mahalo to Tara Hutchinson for sharing this neat crater shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos.

Tara took this photograph on Maui on the Haleakala volcanic crater that stands over 9,500 toes above sea degree. (The summit reaches 10,023 toes above sea degree.) At this elevation, the temperatures are considerably cooler than down on the seashore ranges. Per Haleakala National Park’s website, there’s often a minimum of a 20-degree (F) distinction.

The panorama on the summit is kind of a distinction to the luxurious, tropical climates of Maui. (See our article comparing the two sides of Haleakala.) As you possibly can see from Tara’s photograph, this summit crater appears to be like like a desert. Isn’t it fascinating, although? The colours of the volcanic formations, sands and soils together with the sparse dots of inexperienced shrubs and crops make it an uncommon and engaging panorama to see!

We now have loved a number of visits to the summit of Haleakala. Ideally, we suggest visiting to experience the spectacular sunrise.

Joyful Aloha Friday!