Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - August 1, 2004
Subdued but different
New lava flow inches along beach at foot of eastern Banana delta. Glow in background comes from point of delta, where small volume of lava plunges into sea.
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Entries along northeastern side of delta.
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Incandescent spots indicate small patches of surface lava in new flow on Banana delta, chaperoned by a nearly full moon.
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Only 16 minutes later, western sky develops more color as dawn approaches. Large view shows incandescent spots in new flow. Rope defining edge of visitor viewing area on right.
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Front of new flow inching along beach below visitor area. Black sand beach is constantly changing with the currents and the activity at the delta.
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The first August sunrise, as seen from visitor viewing area.
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