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Vents and lava flows from the Kīlauea eruption of 1955

By Volcano Hazards Program 2005 (approx.)
Vents and lava flows from the Kīlauea eruption of 1955
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This 88 day eruption spawned lava flows which crossed all major roads to lower Puna. Coastal villages from Kalapana to Kapoho were isolated. Major roads closed by lava included Pahoa-Pohoiki; Pahoa-Kapoho; Pahoa-Opihikao; and Pahoa-Kalapana as well as the lower Puna coastal highway.

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