A breakout of lava from Puʻu Oʻo on the southeast
rift zone of Kilauea has moved past the top of the cliff (pali) and has traveled rapidly down to the
coastal plain. It is now about two miles from the ocean.
The County has set up a parking area which is about
3 miles from the flow in the area of Kalapana. The lava can be seen from the
parking area. You can hike out to the flow, about a six mile round trip hike.
If you do that make sure your footwear is appropriate, you have plenty of
water, and flashlights if you will be out after dark. There are several tour
companies that will guide you out to the flow.
As is always the case, there is no guarantee the
flow will persist. It could end as quickly as it started.
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