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Ocean entry less robust today

Pāhoehoe lava oozes toward sea cliff

Lava erupting from the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō vent entered the ocean along Kīlauea Volcano's south coast this past week for the first time since 2013—perhaps the...

Ocean entry continues

Lava flow reaches the ocean

Lava flow crosses the emergency access road

Sluggish pāhoehoe breakouts advance slowly on coastal plain

What an exciting time for Kīlauea volcano-watchers! 

Lava flow on coastal plain still active

Flow front remains active on coastal plain, but little forward movement