Krafft Memorial Fund
Katia adjacent to a river of lava during the 1984 eruption. Photo: Maurice Krafft.
About the poster
"Pele Dancing" was captured by Katia Krafft while she was photographing the lava streams flowing down Mauna Loa Volcano during its 1984 eruption. Pele is the Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes, and this dramatic photograph shows Pele exulting in her awesome volcanic power.
How to order the poster
To obtain an 18 X 24 inch (46 X 61 cm) poster of Pele Dancing, please send a donation of $25 to the Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial Fund at the address below. The poster will be airmailed to you in a sturdy mailing tube. Larger donations are most welcome; the fund has already received individual pledges in amounts up to $600. If you are making a larger contribution, please indicate the number of posters you would like to receive.
You may send donations to: Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial Fund
Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial FundCenter for the Study of Active Volcanoes
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4091, USA
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Katia Krafft's famous “Pele Dancing” photo, in poster form
FAQ:
Can I pay for a Pele Poster via credit or debit card, Pay Pal, or any other online means?
No. We can only accept checks. Made out to Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial Fund.
Can CSAV grant access to, or permission for the use of, any Krafft photos or videos?
No. The photos and videos were last housed in France, at
Conservatoire Régional de l'Image / Nancy Lorraine,
9, rue Michel NEY
54000 NANCY
Tel : 33 (0)3 83 32 74 73
Fax : 33 (0)3 83 32 78 12
About the Kraffts
Maurice and Katia Krafft studied and photographed erupting volcanoes all over the world, witnessing and documenting more active volcanoes than any other investigators. Their popular books, lectures, and videotapes -- all done in their exuberant style -- greatly increased public awareness of the nature and dangers of volcanic eruptions. Ironically, they were killed by a hot ash flow while photographing an eruption in Japan in 1991. The French Conservatoire Régional de l'Image provides details about the Kraffts, and showcases an extensive collection of their photographs and videos.
About the Fund
The Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial Fund
A recurring theme in much of the Kraffts' work was the importance of educating people in countries of high volcanic risk about the hazards that potentially active volcanoes pose. Shortly before their deaths the Kraffts completed a videotape called "Understanding Volcanic Hazards" that has been translated into many languages for just such use. The goal of reducing volcanic risk was also the motivation for establishing the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV).
The Maurice and Katia Krafft Memorial Fund, a non-profit initiative, aims to broaden access to specialized training in volcanology. Proceeds from the "Pele Dancing" poster, along with additional contributions, directly support individuals participating in CSAV programs, fostering educational opportunities in the geological sciences.
Foreign Scientists Helped by the Krafft Fund
Beginning in 1997, The Krafft Memorial Fund has enabled dozens of scientists to attend the CSAV International Training Program in Volcano Hazards Monitoring. Funds have been used to provide airfare, housing, food, and/or course fees for scientists from a variety of countries, in certain cases where the home observatory or institution was not able to provide assistance. The US Geological Survey's Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) also contributes generously to funding participants from select countries. Many thanks to assistance from the Krafft Fund. Your continued support of this fund will allow future scientists to attend, as well!