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Lava flows on the pali and coastal plain, and a lava pond in Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō

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Lava flows remain active on the pali and coastal plain, and continue to slowly migrate towards the ocean. This thermal-visual composite shows the distribution of active flows, which are extensive and consist of several lobes. The active flow front today was 1.1 km (0.7 miles) from the water.