Lava Advances Slowly and Puna Prepares

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published September 22, 2014 at 12:01 AM HST

The lava flow from Kilauea Volcano's Pu'u 'O'o Vent is continuing its slow movement towards Pahoa and beyond. HPR's Sherry Bracken talked with the Mayor yesterday to get the latest update.

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