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Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's East Rift Zone...
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ

This large-scale map shows the distal part of the June 27th flow in relation to nearby Puna communities. The area of the flow on October 30, 2014, at 12:00 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 31 at 12:25 PM is shown in red.

This large-scale map shows the distal part of the June 27th flow in relation to nearby Puna communities. The area of the flow on October 30, 2014, at 12:00 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 31 at 12:25 PM is shown in red.

A breakout of ropey pāhoehoe lava upslope of AP‘A‘ā Street burns ve...
A breakout of ropey pāhoehoe lava upslope of AP‘A‘ā Street burns ve...
A breakout of ropey pāhoehoe lava upslope of AP‘A‘ā Street burns ve...
A breakout of ropey pāhoehoe lava upslope of AP‘A‘ā Street burns ve...

A breakout of ropey pāhoehoe lava upslope of AP‘A‘ā Street burns vegetation near the Pāhoa transfer station on Thursday afternoon.

Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale...
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 29, 2014, at 11:30 AM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 30 at 12:00 PM is shown in red.

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 29, 2014, at 11:30 AM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 30 at 12:00 PM is shown in red.

The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an a...
The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an a...
The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an a...
The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an a...

The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an artificial berm on private property on Thursday afternoon. Note that the flow has inflated to a level much higher than that of the berm.

The June 27th lava flow came into contact and inflated against an artificial berm on private property on Thursday afternoon. Note that the flow has inflated to a level much higher than that of the berm.

June 27th lava flow advance rate slows...
June 27th lava flow advance rate slows
June 27th lava flow advance rate slows
June 27th lava flow advance rate slows

Minor breakouts of lava ooze from the margin of the June 27th lava flow on the afternoon of Thursday, October 30, 2014. These breakouts are located about 100 meters (110 yards) behind the leading edge of the flow.

Minor breakouts of lava ooze from the margin of the June 27th lava flow on the afternoon of Thursday, October 30, 2014. These breakouts are located about 100 meters (110 yards) behind the leading edge of the flow.

Lava near the leading edge of the June 27th flow oozed over a concr...
Lava near leading edge of the June 27th flow oozed over a concrete ...
Lava near leading edge of the June 27th flow oozed over a concrete ...
Lava near leading edge of the June 27th flow oozed over a concrete ...

Lava near the leading edge of the June 27th flow oozed over a concrete slab and towards a tangerine tree before solidifying Thursday afternoon.

Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale...
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5,000 scale

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 28, 2014, at 1:00 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 28, 2014, at 1:00 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flo...
A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flo...
A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flo...
A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flo...

A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flow front. The white box shows the extent of the thermal image. The thermal image shows that most of the activity in this region is focused at the leading edge of the flow (white and yellow areas show active surface lava).

A comparison of a normal photograph with a thermal image of the flow front. The white box shows the extent of the thermal image. The thermal image shows that most of the activity in this region is focused at the leading edge of the flow (white and yellow areas show active surface lava).

Small-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's East Rift Zone...
Small-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Small-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Small-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ

This small-scale map shows the June 27th lava flow in Kīlauea's East Rift Zone in relation to lower Puna. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This small-scale map shows the June 27th lava flow in Kīlauea's East Rift Zone in relation to lower Puna. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's East Rift Zone...
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ
Large-scale map of June 27th flow in Kīlauea's ERZ

This large-scale map shows the distal part of the June 27th flow in relation to nearby Puna communities. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This large-scale map shows the distal part of the June 27th flow in relation to nearby Puna communities. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This photo from 6:30 AM, HST, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, shows...
from 6:30 AM, , on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, shows lava from the Ju...
from 6:30 AM, , on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, shows lava from the Ju...
from 6:30 AM, , on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, shows lava from the Ju...

This photo from 6:30 AM, HST, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, shows lava from the June 27th flow continuing to move downslope through the property it entered the previous morning. As of Wednesday morning at 7 AM, the flow was 240 m (260 yd) straight-line distance from Pāhoa Village Road.

This photo from 6:30 AM, HST, on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, shows lava from the June 27th flow continuing to move downslope through the property it entered the previous morning. As of Wednesday morning at 7 AM, the flow was 240 m (260 yd) straight-line distance from Pāhoa Village Road.

June 27th lava flow advances toward Pāhoa Village Road...
June 27th lava flow advances toward Pāhoa Village Road
June 27th lava flow advances toward Pāhoa Village Road
June 27th lava flow advances toward Pāhoa Village Road

The June 27th flow remains active, and is slowly approaching Pāhoa Village Road. This photo was taken just before 10 am, and shows the flow front moving through private property towards a low point on the road. At 11:30 am today, the flow front was 215 m (235 yards) from Pāhoa Village Road.

The June 27th flow remains active, and is slowly approaching Pāhoa Village Road. This photo was taken just before 10 am, and shows the flow front moving through private property towards a low point on the road. At 11:30 am today, the flow front was 215 m (235 yards) from Pāhoa Village Road.

Another view of the flow front and its proximity to Pāhoa Village R...
flow front and its proximity to Pāhoa Village Road. Photo was take...
flow front and its proximity to Pāhoa Village Road. Photo was take...
Satellite image of area around flow front...
Image of area around flow front
Image of area around flow front
Image of area around flow front

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 24, 2014, at 12:10 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 29 at 11:30 AM is shown in red.

This photo looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pastur...
looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pasture and cemet...
looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pasture and cemet...
looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pasture and cemet...

This photo looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pasture and cemetery that the flow front advanced through several days ago. Much of the cemetery has been covered by lava, but a kipuka has left a portion of the cemetery uncovered for now.

This photo looks downslope from Cemetery Road, and shows the pasture and cemetery that the flow front advanced through several days ago. Much of the cemetery has been covered by lava, but a kipuka has left a portion of the cemetery uncovered for now.

Preview image for video: provides an aerial overview of the positio...
provides an aerial overview of the position of the flow front. The...
provides an aerial overview of the position of the flow front. The...
provides an aerial overview of the position of the flow front. The...

Preview image for video: provides an aerial overview of the position of the flow front. The file size is quite large and may take several minutes to download.

Flow front map at 1:5000 scale...
Flow front map at 1:5000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5000 scale
Flow front map at 1:5000 scale

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 27, 2014, at 11:30 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 28 at 1:00 PM is shown in red.

This map uses a satellite image acquired in March 2014 (provided by Digital Globe) as a base to show the area around the front of the June 27th lava flow. The area of the flow on October 27, 2014, at 11:30 PM is shown in pink, while widening and advancement of the flow as mapped on October 28 at 1:00 PM is shown in red.

June 27th flow enters Pāhoa...
June 27th flow enters Pāhoa
June 27th flow enters Pāhoa
June 27th flow enters Pāhoa

The June 27th lava flow burns vegetation as it approaches a property boundary above Pāhoa early on the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

The June 27th lava flow burns vegetation as it approaches a property boundary above Pāhoa early on the morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2014.

By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately own...
By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately own...
By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately own...
By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately own...

By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately owned properties above Pāhoa. Note the inflated flow behind the fence, which is chest-high. We are grateful to the owners of the property for allowing us access and permission to work on their land and post these photos.

By dawn on Tuesday morning, lava had crossed into two privately owned properties above Pāhoa. Note the inflated flow behind the fence, which is chest-high. We are grateful to the owners of the property for allowing us access and permission to work on their land and post these photos.

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