96 T. Coan on recent volcanic disturbances of Hawaii. 
varies from two feet to fifty, and more. The general course — 
I employed two mento measure across, but they were stop- | 
ped, about midway, by an impassable fissure. This I much 
regretted, as time would not allow me to wait for another trial. | 
I, however, left a request for another effort and hope to hear | 
of success. rt 
ently e 
ohele bushes undisturbed. The subsidence — 
In going to the south lake we first cross the “ Black Ledge,” 
I scend into the great basin, cross its bottom, and then — 
rise an incline of 20° on the south side, for half a mile, when 
we come to Old H. | ot ie ee 
pit 500 feet deep 
Tim, and 1,500 
on bottom, It is nearly circular. 
