July 15, 2018 Lava Surge & New Island from kua Watch Video
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Description: Lava surges, huge ocean entries, and a brand new island to the east!nRecent large earthquakes at Kilauea Volcano's summit have been linked to surges of lava at Fissure 8 of the lower east rift zone eruption. Last night's quake at Halemaumau Crater measured 5.4, and we watched the surge arrive at Fissure 8 this morning at 6am. The extra lava pumped into the system caused an overflow which moved southeast from what is now the eruption's main vent... but the flow never left the previously erupted f
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