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The edge of the Kalapana lava flow. This area used to front Kaimu Bay, but the bay was completely filled in with lava in a matter of days.

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Kaimu Bay in September 1990, a few days before it was destroyed. Lava is steaming in the distance.
Note the small tree behind the stop sign, which appears in the next photo...

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The small tree serves as a reference point. The bay is now entirely filled with lava.

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