Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - March 15, 2003
Wilipe`a rope meets Ides of March
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Lava moves across rope
Broad toe of lava moves across rope that formed barrier for access to Wilipe`a lava delta.
Continued movement of lava across rope barrier
Continued movement of lava across rope barrier. Muffled sounds of a long-lasting, migrating methane explosion can be heard about two-thirds of the way through the clip, followed by a "Wow."
Lava breaks out of inflated toe
Lava breaks out of inflated toe and moves down moderate slope with rolling motion, top faster than bottom. See still images for this day; sagging rope gives scale.
Map shows lava flows erupted during the 1983-February 17, 2003
Map shows lava flows erupted during the 1983-present activity of Pu`u `O`o and Kupaianaha. The most recent--and ongoing--activity has produced the lender, dark red flow along western edge of flow field. This flow entered the sea late on Valentine's Day to form the Kohola ocean entry. Lava is actively widening the flow on February 17, and the western arm is nearing the
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