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New black sand beach is forming and is adding to preexisting beach below sea cliff. This area is northeast of Wilipe`a delta and was covered by lava since yesterday morning. Note steaming hot rock in lower center.
With apologies to Robert Frost, something there is that doesn't love a rope. Banana flow has done a real number on rope barrier that once restricted visitors from going onto Wilipe`a lava delta.
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