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Nov. 21 breakout remains active and Kamokuna ocean entry continues

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The November 21 breakout from the episode 61g lava flow remains active. The tip is 2.4 km (1.5 mi) straight-line from the vent, and the furthest active lava is roughly 600 m (660 yd) back from the tip. The breakout, extending to the lower right of the image, can be identified by its light silver color. Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is visible in the upper left of the photo.