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Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - October 4, 2012

October 4, 2012

Active flows in the upper portion of Royal Gardens subdivision.

Active flows in the upper portion of Royal Gardens subdivision

Advancing surface flows reached the base of the Pūlama pali over the past few days, burning through one of the few remaining forested kipuka in the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision. The white line marks the outline of the active flows.
Closer view of lava flows cascading down onto the coastal plain at the base of the Pūlama pali. A remnant section of Orchid Street is visible just above the center of the image.

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