Photo and Video Chronology - Kīlauea - January 4, 2013

By Kīlauea January 4, 2013

Lava continues to enter the ocean around Kupapa`u Point.

Lava continues to enter the ocean around Kupapa`u Point

Lava continues to enter the ocean around Kupapa`u Point... — A stream of lava cascades down the sea cliff at the ocean entry, near the eastern boundary of the National Park. This spot was one of several where lava was reaching the water.

Looking west at some of the eastern ocean entry points.... — Looking west at some of the eastern ocean entry points.

Numerous small streams of lava were entering the water as they were... — Numerous small streams of lava were entering the water as they were battered by the surf.

A portion of the lava stream breaks apart on the near-vertical sea ... — A portion of the lava stream breaks apart on the near-vertical sea cliff.

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