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‘A‘ā flow from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō advances

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‘A‘ā lava flow spreads through Royal Gardens subdivision about 10 km (8 mi) from Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. This flow was erupted during episode 5, during which Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō erupted vigorous lava fountains for 90 hours starting on June 29, 1983; lava flows covered about 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres), including part of Royal Gardens.