Monday, June 4, 2018

Hawaii Kilauea volcano destroys more than 80 homes

Team uses drones to map lava in Hawaii
More than 80 homes have been destroyed by the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii in the four weeks since lava began flowing, Hawaii Civil Defense spokesman Talmadge Mango said Friday.
The number of homes swallowed by the lava flowing from fissures has jumped to at least 87, up the from the 77 reported destroyed Thursday.
The report of mounting damage followed a mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday night for a portion of the Leilani Estates subdivision in the midst of "vigorous lava eruptions" threatening homes, the Civil Defense said. 

  • Slide 1 of 105: Soldiers from the Hawaii National Guard monitor sulfur dioxide gas levels near a lava flow in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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  • Slide 2 of 105: Lava erupts behind a home in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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  • Slide 3 of 105: Fallen lava stones cover the yard of a home in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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  • Slide 4 of 105: Sgt. Gavin Ching (R) of the Hawaii National Guard monitors sulfur dioxide gas levels in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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  • Slide 5 of 105: The glow of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano seen from Pahoa, Hawaii Kilauea volcano eruption, Hawaii,on 02 Jun. MediaPunch/REX/Shutterstock
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  • Slide 6 of 105: The glow of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano seen from Pahoa, Hawaii on June 2.
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  • Slide 7 of 105: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts on June 2.
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  • Slide 8 of 105: Darryl Sumiki, 52, of Hilo, watches as lava lights up the sky above Pahoa during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 9 of 105: In this Saturday, June 2, 2018, photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, shows the East side of the Fissure 8 flow on the "lighthouse road," east of the Four Corners intersection near Pahoa, Hawaii. The lava flow was about 5 m (16 ft) thick when this photo was taken around 2:00 p.m. HST.
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  • Slide 10 of 105: In this Saturday, June 2, 2018, aerial photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, the easternmost Fissure 8 lava flow near Pahoa, Hawaii. The Fissure 8 lava flowed into Green Lake, the lake water boiled away, sending a white plume high into the sky visible from afar between around 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. HST. This aerial photo, taken a couple of hours later by the Hawaii County Fire Department, shows still-steaming lava within Green Lake, located near the intersection of Highways 132 and 137.
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  • Slide 11 of 105: In this Saturday, June 2, 2018, photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist documents the Fissure 8 flow southeast of Four Corners, the intersection of Highways 132 and 137, near Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 12 of 105: In this Saturday, June 2, 2018, aerial photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, shows the Fissure 8 flow front as it advanced west along Highway 132 near Pahoa, Hawaii. Around the time of this photo, 7:15 a.m. HST, the flow front was approximately 100 yards west of the Highway 132/137 intersection and advancing along a broad front over 300 yards in width extending both north and south of Highway 132.
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  • Slide 13 of 105: Emergency donations and support center for residents affected around Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 14 of 105: Fissure 8 photographed during eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 15 of 105: Emergency donations and support center for residents affected around Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 16 of 105: Atmosphere around Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 17 of 105: Lava Flows pictured at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 18 of 105: Emergency donations and support center for residents affected around Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 19 of 105: A Helicopter Pilot over Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Pahoa, HI on June 2, 2018.
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  • Slide 20 of 105: Kilauea's lower east rift zone eruption continues, as fissure 8 continues to effuse lava at a high rate, feeding a massive river that meanders toward the coast, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 31 May 2018.
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  • Slide 21 of 105: Kilauea's lower east rift zone eruption continues, as fissure 8 continues to effuse lava at a high rate, feeding a massive river that meanders toward the coast, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 31 May 2018.
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  • Slide 22 of 105: In this photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, crews make visual observations of lava activity at fissure 8, Thursday, May 31, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 23 of 105: Kilauea's lower east rift zone eruption continues, as fissure 8 continues to effuse lava at a high rate, feeding a massive river that meanders toward Kapoho, while reactivated fissure 18 feeds a flow advancing in the direction of Ahalanui Park, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 31 May 2018.
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  • Slide 24 of 105: In this aerial photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, lava flows from fissure 8 near Pahoa, Hawaii on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
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  • Slide 25 of 105: This May 29, 2018 photo from video provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows lava from a fissure created fountains to heights of 200 feet at times, near Pahoa, Hawaii
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  • Slide 26 of 105: This Tuesday, May 29, 2018 photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows what is known as tephra, airborne lava fragments, erupted by the high lava fountains of fissure 8 was carried downwind, where the frothy rock fragments fell on Leilani Street, just past Kupono Street, in the Leilani Estates subdivision.
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  • Slide 27 of 105: Utility poles and power lines sit destroyed in the Kilauea lava flow on Pohoiki Road near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia - RC1AF484E8F0
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  • Slide 28 of 105: Tech Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson, of the Hawaii National Guard, takes photos of the Kilauea lava flow, in Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia - RC1816D08F30
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  • Slide 29 of 105: The Kilauea lava flow cuts off Kahukai Street, in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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  • Slide 30 of 105: Mehana Kihoi hands out goods to Leilani Estate evacuees at the community organized Pu'uhonua o Puna, a center to help those affected by the recent lava eruption, in Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia - RC164F4FD800
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  • Slide 31 of 105: Volcanic gases rise from the Kilauea lava flow that crossed Pohoiki Road near Highway 132, near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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  • Slide 32 of 105: Volcanic gases rise from the Kilauea lava flow that crossed Pohoiki Road near Highway 132, near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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  • Slide 33 of 105: Lava encircles several homes in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018.
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  • Slide 34 of 105: Pahoehoe lava advances west from fissure 7 on Leilani Avenue as a lava fountain is seen in the background at Kilauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone in Hawaii, U.S. May 27, 2018. Picture taken on May 27, 2018.
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  • Slide 35 of 105: Lava shoots out of a fissure in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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  • Slide 36 of 105: Lava approaches the Puna Geothermal Venture in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018.
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  • Slide 37 of 105: Several houses and structures sit inside the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 28, 2018. Most of the vegetation in the lava zone area has discolored due to the heavy amounts of volcanic gas emitted by the lava flow.
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  • Slide 38 of 105: A noticeable increase in volume of lava being produced by fissure 7, has huge rivers of lava snaking its way toward the sea, and a massive flow headed toward the Puna Geothermal Venture facility, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA 27 May 2018.
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  • Slide 39 of 105: A traditional hula practitioner holds an offering on a recent lava flow from a Kilauea volcano fissure, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 27, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Offerings were left in a ceremony for Madame Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire. Hula is a Hawaiian dance form accompanied by chants or songs which trace the history and culture of Hawaii. The Big Island, one of eight main islands that make up Hawaii state, is struggling with tourist bookings following the Kilauea volcano eruptions, with summer bookings at the island down 50 percent. Officials stress that the eruptions have thus far only affected a small portion of the island.
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  • Slide 40 of 105: Onlookers gather at the foot of the lava bed, as a lava shoots molten rock into the air, in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 27, 2018.
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  • Slide 41 of 105: A noticeable increase in volume of lava being produced by this eruption on Kilauea's lower east rift zone, has huge rivers of lava snaking its way toward the sea, and a massive flow headed toward the Puna Geothermal Venture facility (lower left corner), Pahoa, Hawaii, USA 27 May 2018.
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  • Slide 42 of 105: Police officers stand guard near Leilani and Nohea Streets, as the authorities are trying to keep onlookers from getting close to the Kilauea lava flow that is advancing into the area, in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia
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  • Slide 43 of 105: While near the recent Kilauea lava flow, Hannique Ruder marvels at a colorful shard of lava rock she picked up at the flow near Nohea Street in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Garcia TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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  • Slide 44 of 105: PAHOA, HI - MAY 27: Lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure erupts near a residence in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 27, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Lava consumed the residence a few hours later. The Big Island, one of eight main islands that make up Hawaii state, is struggling with tourist bookings following the Kilauea volcano eruptions, with summer bookings at the island down 50 percent. Officials stress that the eruptions have thus far only affected a small portion of the island. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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  • Slide 45 of 105: Lava glowing from a Kilauea fissure illuminates dying trees in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 26, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 46 of 105: Onlookers and photographers walk on hardened lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure as lava (TOP L) erupts in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 26, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 47 of 105: This Saturday, May 26, 2018, remote image from the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Tower, shows explosive episodes at Halema'uma'u overlook vent wide angle at Kilauea's Volcano's summit, which scientists say are caused by magma withdrawing from a shallow reservoir beneath the east margin of the crater, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii.
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  • Slide 48 of 105: Onlookers gather in front of a fresh lava flow from the Kilauea volcano, in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 26, 2018.
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  • Slide 49 of 105: Zivile Roditis hugs Howie Rosin (L), shortly after Roditis' home was destroyed by lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure, in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 25, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 50 of 105: Resident Bill Hubbard enters his home as lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure illuminates the sky in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 25, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 51 of 105: Lava flows past the remains of a greenhouse as it makes its way to the ocean after erupting from a fissure at Kilauea's lower east rift zone in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 25 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands.
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  • Slide 52 of 105: Activity at fissure 6 is seen as lava fountains build a small spatter cone (black mound) from which lava spills out on the surface and flows into a small pond (left of the cone) in Hawaii, U.S. May 25, 2018.
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  • Slide 53 of 105: An aerial view of the active ocean entries at Kilauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone in Hawaii, U.S. May 25, 2018.
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  • Slide 54 of 105: Community members watch as a home is destroyed by lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 25, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 55 of 105: This photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows pahoehoe lava flowing onto Kaupili Street in the Leilani Estates area near Pahoa on the island of Hawaii in the early morning hours of Friday, May 25, 2018.
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  • Slide 56 of 105: Lava from the Kilauea volcano eruption burns palm trees near Kahukai St. in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 25, 2018.
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  • Slide 57 of 105: Smoke escapes from a large crack in the ground at Kilauea's lower east rift zone in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 25 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Lava continues to flow from Kilauea's lower east rift zone, Pahoa, Usa - 25 May 2018
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  • Slide 58 of 105: As a lava fissure erupts in the distance, a destroyed structure is seen in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 25, 2018.
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  • Slide 59 of 105: Lava flows into the ocean after erupting from a fissure at Kilauea's lower east rift zone in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 25 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Lava continues to flow from Kilauea's lower east rift zone, Pahoa, Usa - 25 May 2018
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  • Slide 60 of 105: A handout photo made available by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows channelized lava flows spilling into the ocean in the Kilauea lower East Rift Zone, Hawaii, 24 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Eruptions at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, Pahoa, USA
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  • Slide 61 of 105: PAHOA, HI - MAY 24: USGS workers observe lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 24, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. An estimated 40-60 cubic feet of lava per second is gushing from volcanic fissures in Leilani Estates.
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  • Slide 62 of 105: Lava gushes from a fissure eruption of the Kilauea Volcano in the Leilani Estates near Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 23, 2018.
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  • Slide 63 of 105: A steam plume rises as lava enters the Pacific Ocean at dawn, after flowing to the water from a Kilauea volcano fissure, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 22, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 64 of 105: A steam plume rises and lava glows as it enters the Pacific Ocean at dawn, after flowing to the water from a Kilauea volcano fissure, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 22, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 65 of 105: An aerial view of two storage warehouses, part of the Puna Geothermal Venture's facility, are consumed by an eruption by reactivated fissure 6 in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 22 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Eruptions at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, Pahoa, Usa - 22 May 2018
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  • Slide 66 of 105: Heath Dalton removes his mask as lava erupts from fissures in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Authorities were racing Tuesday to close off production wells at a geothermal plant threatened by a lava flow from Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island
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  • Slide 67 of 105: Jim Carpenter take pictures of lava erupting from fissures in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Authorities were racing Tuesday to close off production wells at a geothermal plant threatened by a lava flow from Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island
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  • Slide 68 of 105: Aerial view of erupting fissure 22 and lava channels flowing southward from the fissure is seen from the air during an early morning overflight during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S. May 21, 2018.
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  • Slide 69 of 105: Steam plumes rise as lava enters the Pacific Ocean, after flowing to the water from a Kilauea volcano fissure, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 21, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii. Officials are concerned that 'laze', a dangerous product produced when hot lava hits cool ocean water, will affect residents. Laze, a word combination of lava and haze, contains hydrochloric acid steam along with volcanic glass particles.
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  • Slide 70 of 105: Lava erupts and flows from a Kilauea volcano fissure, towards the Pacific Ocean, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 21, 2018 near Pahoa, Hawaii. Officials are concerned that 'laze', a dangerous product produced when hot lava hits cool ocean water, will affect residents. Laze, a word combination of lava and haze, contains hydrochloric acid steam along with volcanic glass particles.
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  • Slide 71 of 105: Joe Kekedi takes pictures as lava enters the ocean, generating plumes of steam near Pahoa, Hawaii Sunday, May 20, 2018. Kilauea volcano that is oozing, spewing and exploding on Hawaii's Big Island has gotten more hazardous in recent days, with rivers of molten rock pouring into the ocean Sunday and flying lava causing the first major injury. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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  • Slide 72 of 105: PAHOA, HI - MAY 20: A steam plume rises from lava entering the Pacific Ocean, after flowing to the water from a Kilauea volcano fissure, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 20, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Officials are concerned that 'laze', a dangerous product produced when hot lava hits cool ocean water, will affect residents. Laze, a word combination of lava and haze, contains hydrochloric acid steam along with volcanic glass particles. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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  • Slide 73 of 105: KAPOHO, HI - MAY 20: A lava fountain from a Kilauea volcano fissure erupts, while forming a new cone, on Hawaii's Big Island on May 20, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano erupted explosively on May 17 launching a plume about 30,000 feet into the sky. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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  • Slide 74 of 105: Members of the media record a wall of lava entering the ocean near Pahoa, Hawaii, Sunday, May 20, 2018. Kilauea volcano, oozing, spewing and exploding on Hawaii's Big Island, has gotten more hazardous in recent days, with rivers of molten rock pouring into the ocean and flying lava causing the first major injury. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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  • Slide 75 of 105: In this May 19, 2018 aerial photo released by the U.S. Geological Survey, channelized lava flows from a merged elongated fountaining source between fissures in Kilauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone in Pahoa, Hawaii. Kilauea volcano began erupting more than two weeks ago and has burned dozens of homes, forced people to flee and shot up plumes of steam from its summit that led officials to distribute face masks to protect against ash particles. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)
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  • Slide 76 of 105: Flowers are placed on the road as an attribute to the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii Saturday, May 19, 2018. Two fissures that opened up in a rural Hawaii community have merged to produce faster and more fluid lava. Scientists say the characteristics of lava oozing from fissures in the ground has changed significantly as new magma mixes with decades-old stored lava.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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  • Slide 77 of 105: Sean Bezecny, 46, of Houston, Texas, poses for a photo as ash erupts from the Halemaumau Crater near the community of Volcano during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 19, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester
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  • Slide 78 of 105: A massive fast moving lava flow consumes everything in its path, as the flames from the remnants of one home burns on the left, while it approaches another on the right. Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 19 May 2018. The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Massive fast move lava flow from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, Pahoa, Usa
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  • Slide 79 of 105: Lava from a Kilauea volcano fissure erupts and burns near a home on Hawaii's Big Island on May 19, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano erupted explosively on May 17 launching a plume about 30,000 feet into the sky.
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  • Slide 80 of 105: Lava flows near a house on the outskirts of Pahoa during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 19, 2018.
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  • Slide 81 of 105: Peter Vance, 24, photographs lava erupting in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii Friday, May 18, 2018. Hawaii residents covered their faces with masks after a volcano menacing the Big Island for weeks exploded, sending a mixture of pulverized rock, glass and crystal into the air in its strongest eruption of sandlike ash in days.
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  • Slide 82 of 105: Lava erupts on the outskirts of Pahoa during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 18, 2018.
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  • Slide 83 of 105: Lava erupts (C) from a Kilauea volcano fissure at dawn on Hawaii's Big Island on May 18, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano erupted explosively on May 17 launching a plume about 30,000 feet into the sky
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  • Slide 84 of 105: Toxic gases rise near an abandoned home in the Leilani Estates subdivision near Pahoa, Hawaii Friday, May 18, 2018. Hawaii residents covered their faces with masks after a volcano menacing the Big Island for weeks exploded, sending a mixture of pulverized rock, glass and crystal into the air in its strongest eruption of sandlike ash in days.
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  • Slide 85 of 105: Lava from this fissure eruption isolated a community of 40 homes, and evacuations became mandatory, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 18 May 2018 (issued 19 May 2018). The ongoing eruption of Kilauea is the largest in decades, destroying more than 40 homes to date, and displacing thousands. Lava flow from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, Pahoa, Usa
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  • Slide 86 of 105: Mandatory Credit: Photo by BRUCE OMORI/PARADISE HELICOPTERS/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock (9683125f) A fissure eruption near the intersection of Hinalo St and Pohoiki Road, consumes a home as eruptive activity continues on Kilauea's east rift zone, Pahoa, Hawaii, USA 18 May 2017. Scientists say that the lava discharged up to this point, was magma that had been stored in chambers since the 1955 eruption, but now, we're seeing the much more fluid lava from Pu'u O'o's collapse. Kilauea volcanic activity on Hawaii, Pahoa, USA - 18 May 2018
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  • Slide 87 of 105: Journalists and soldiers of the Hawaii National Guard document road damage in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 18, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester
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  • Slide 88 of 105: KAPOHO, HI - MAY 18: Lava erupts and flows from a Kilauea volcano fissure on Hawaii's Big Island on May 18, 2018 in Kapoho, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano erupted explosively on May 17 launching a plume about 30,000 feet into the sky. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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  • Slide 89 of 105: A lava flow is seen on a road in Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 17, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media on May 18, 2018.
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  • Slide 90 of 105: A slow camera shutter speed catches the lights of cars passing spectators sitting in a car off the side of Hwy 137 to watch the volcanic activity from the Malama Ki and Lelani Estates neighborhoods, Thursday, May 17, 2018, near Pahoa, HI. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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  • Slide 91 of 105: Volcanic activity from the Malama Ki and Leilani Estates neighborhoods glows in the distance from Hwy 137, Thursday, May 17, 2018, near Pahoa, HI. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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  • Slide 92 of 105: People wait in line for free dust masks in Keaau to protect themselves from volcanic ash during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 17, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester
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  • Slide 93 of 105: A plume of ash emerges moments after Kilauea Volcano erupted in this still image taken from a time-lapse video shot between May 16 and May 17, 2018, near Kilauea, Hawaii, obtained from social media. MANDATORY CREDIT. Gemini Observatory/AURA/NSF/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES MANDATORY CREDIT.
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  • Slide 94 of 105: PAHOA, HI - MAY 17: In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, Aerial view of ground cracks on Pohoiki Road during an overflight of the eruptive fissure area as a result of Kilauea volcano activity on Hawaii's Big Island on May 17, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano erupted explosively in the early morning hours today launching a plume about 30,000 feet into the sky. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images)
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  • Slide 95 of 105: HVO geologist next to cracks on Nohea Street in Leilani Estates this morning. These cracks expanded significantly in the past day. Note the vertical offset across the cracks.
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  • Slide 96 of 105: Panorama of Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook Vent Wide Angle from HVO Observation Tower
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  • Slide 97 of 105: Hawaii National Guard soldiers wear masks to protect themselves from volcanic gases in Pahoa during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 17, 2018. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester - RC12517DC3C0
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  • Slide 98 of 105: This image is from a research camera mounted in the observation tower at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The camera is looking SSE towards the active vent in Halemaʻumaʻu, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) from the webcam.
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  • Slide 99 of 105: Photograph from the Jaggar Museum, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, captures an ash plume rising from the Overlook crater. Ash falling from the plume can be seen just to the right side (and below) the plume.
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  • Slide 100 of 105: An ash plume rises from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island on May 15, 2018 in Volcano, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said a recent lowering of the lava lake at the volcano's Halemaumau crater 'has raised the potential for explosive eruptions' at the volcano.
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  • Slide 101 of 105: People watch at a golf course as an ash plume rises in the distance from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island on May 15, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii.
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  • Slide 102 of 105: An aerial view shows a new fissure erupting near the Puna Geothermal Venture facility, raising concerns about the potential explosions and release of toxic gases, should the lava or magma damage their wells and piping systems in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA, 14 May 2018. Ground cracks and seismicity indicate a continued easterly migration. Eighteen fissures have been reported in and around Leilani Estate. Kilauea is the most active volcano on the Hawaii's Big Island and some experts predict the volcanic activity could cause a massive explosion in the coming weeks. A new fissure erupts near Puna Geothermal Venture facility in Pahoa, Hawaii, Usa - 14 May 2018
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  • Slide 103 of 105: The latest Kilauea volcano activity illuminates the sky and is reflected off a vehicle (Bottom) on Hawaii's Big Island on May 14, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. The U.S. Geological Survey said a recent lowering of the lava lake at the volcano's Halemaumau crater "has raised the potential for explosive eruptions" at the volcano.
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  • Slide 104 of 105: In this May 13, 2018 photo released by the U.S. Geological Survey, gases rise from a fissure near Pahoa, Hawaii. The new fissure in Hawaii's Puna District sent gases and lava exploding into the air, spurring officials to call for more evacuations as residents waited for a possible major eruption at Kilauea volcano's summit.
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  • Slide 105 of 105: Lava erupts from a fissure east of the Leilani Estates subdivision during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., May 13, 2018.
Slide 1 of 105: Soldiers from the Hawaii National Guard monitor sulfur dioxide gas levels near a lava flow in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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Soldiers from the Hawaii National Guard monitor sulfur dioxide gas levels near a lava flow in Leilani Estates during ongoing eruptions of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, U.S., June 3.
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 Leave -- or get arrested

Because of the havoc and damage the volcano is causing, authorities gave residents two options: evacuate or get arrested.
Residents were advised to evacuate by Friday afternoon. Emergency responders have no plans to rescue anyone from the evacuated areas past the deadline, the agency said.
"They are being asked to leave. Period," county spokeswoman Janet Snyder told reporters.
Those in Kapoho -- including Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland -- also were ordered out due to the risk of getting trapped by the lava.
Four weeks have passed since the first eruption rocked Hawaii's Big Island and lava continues oozing from volcanic fissures, burning homes to the ground and turning into rivers of molten rock.
The US Geological Survey said the lava from the Kilauea volcano has covered an area of 5.5 square miles -- that's four times as big as New York's Central Park.
Fissure 8 remains the most active, the USGS says, sending "persistent fountains" of lava as high as 260 feet into the air. Lava lobes from Fissure 8 were advancing 100 yards an hour, the USGS said.
"This is the hottest lava we've seen during this eruption," Wendy Stovall, a scientist with USGS told CNN affiliate Hawaii News Now. "Lava can't get hotter than where we are."

A 200-foot geyser of molten lava erupts in Pahoa, Hawaii, on May 29.© Jim Mahoney/AP A 200-foot geyser of molten lava erupts in Pahoa, Hawaii, on May 29.Volcanic weather conditions

Besides the lava, there's also the danger of "vog," or volcanic smog. Vog is a haze created when sulfur dioxide gas and other volcanic pollutants mix with moisture and dust.
In addition to volcanic particles that can cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation, residents were warned to be on the lookout for sharp, thin strands of volcanic glass fibers known as "Pele's hair," a reference to the Hawaiian goddess of fire. The Civil Defense Agency warned it could cause injury if it got in residents' eyes or was breathed in.
CNN meteorologist Haley Brink said the volcano is also creating its own weather. The USGS, posted a photo to Facebook from earlier this week that shows building pyrocumulus clouds over fissure 8.
"Hawaii Volcano Observatory Scientists are beginning to observe these 'pyrocumulus' clouds forming over the Leilani Estates fissure system," the USGS stated.
Pyrocumulus clouds are rare mushroom-like cloud formations that can tower above lava and gases spattering from a volcano. They are often also referred to as "flammagenitus" or "fire clouds," the USGS said in the post.
CNN's Nicole Chavez, Haley Brink, Sheena Jones, Joe Sutton and Dakin Andone contributed to this report.
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