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Monday, August 1, 2016

HAWAII - WHEN LAVA MEETS THE SEA - Lava from Kilauea Volcano flows into the sea for the first time in three years, and the amazing spectacle attracts thousands of visitors

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts into Pacific Ocean for the first time in three years
The lava flow from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano vent has attracted thousands of visitors since it began oozing down in May and finally reached the ocean this week.

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The pictures of what look like eyes and a smile can be seen from above the volcano's crater. Authorities have said the lava poses no threat to any towns, but have cautioned tourists to keep their distance
Really looks like a smiley face, but it's anything but benevolent. 

Keaka Hunter, a security guard patrolling the area, said about 2,000 people came to see the flow Monday night, hours before the lava entered the ocean for the first time in nearly three years. Previous days drew an average of about 1,000 people.
 
The U.S. Geological Survey is cautioning visitors about safety risks, which include flying debris and acidic plume containing fine volcanic particles that can irritate the eyes, skin and lungs. The new land may also be unstable because it's built on unconsolidated lava fragments and sand, which can easily be eroded by surf.


Sometimes Mother Nature takes your breath away ¿ and makes you smile. Lava from the volcano, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, began erupting in late May and has been continuously moving on a six-mile journey toward the coast
The dramatic moment when fire meets water.

For the first time since 2013, one of Kilauea¿s lava flows this week reached the Pacific Ocean ¿ producing spectacular scenes as the red-hot lava cascaded off cliffs on Hawaii¿s Big Island


Turning to rock: The lava flow continues to stream into the ocean on the south flank from Mount Kilauea eruption, Hawaii
The lava turns to rock in some spots.


A photographer captured incredible footage of a Hawaiian volcano's lava flow as it engulfed a forest
Here is an image of Kilauea volcano engulfing a forest.


The aerial video shows Kilauea's lava engulfing a forest on it slopes in the rugged Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on July 9
Kilauea's lava engulfing a forest on it slopes in the rugged Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on July 9




The Puu Oo vent of the active Kilauea volcano has seen recent and ongoing eruptions of lava snaking across the volcano¿s south flank toward the ocean
The Puu Oo vent of the active Kilauea volcano has seen recent and ongoing eruptions of lava snaking across the volcano's south flank toward the ocean


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