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The Kahauale‘a 2 lava flow is pau.
The Kahauale‘a 2 lava flow is pau.
Geologists with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the slow-moving flow was tapped out as of Monday, following the start of new activity at Pu‘u ‘O‘o last Friday. It reached 5.5 miles.
Lava activity continues near the crater, creating a shield on its flank.
For more information, see Friday’s edition of the Tribune-Herald.