Photos and video from this week on the Big Island amid lava flow
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Star-Advertiser photographer Dennis Oda provides the latest photos and video from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates on the Big Island.
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DENNIS ODA/doda@staradvertiser.com
The smoke from the lava erupting from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates is plainly visible from the grounds of Sacred Hearts Church on Pahoa Valley Road.
The smoke from the lava erupting from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates is plainly visible from the grounds of Sacred Hearts Church on Pahoa Valley Road.
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Jeremy Rosencrance, his wife Alainah Rosencrance and their daughter, Melissa Hance take pictures of the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates near Pahoa in Puna on the Big Island Thursday night.
Jeremy Rosencrance, his wife Alainah Rosencrance and their daughter, Melissa Hance take pictures of the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates near Pahoa in Puna on the Big Island Thursday night.
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Police patrol the area near the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates near Pahoa in Puna on the Big Island Thursday.
Police patrol the area near the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates near Pahoa in Puna on the Big Island Thursday.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remained closed this week.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park remained closed this week.
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Cpl. Aven Santiago walks down Moku St. taking sulfur dioxide readings from the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates in Puna on Monday.
Cpl. Aven Santiago walks down Moku St. taking sulfur dioxide readings from the lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates in Puna on Monday.
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Cpl. Aven Santiago (left) and Capt. Darren Taylor take sulfur dioxide readings while sulfur vents are going off behind them Monday.
Cpl. Aven Santiago (left) and Capt. Darren Taylor take sulfur dioxide readings while sulfur vents are going off behind them Monday.
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DENNIS ODA/doda@staradvertiser.com
With the blocking of Highway 130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Road) due to the volcano eruptions in Leilani Estates, business at Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana has been way down.
With the blocking of Highway 130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Road) due to the volcano eruptions in Leilani Estates, business at Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana has been way down.
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DENNIS ODA/doda@staradvertiser.com
With the blocking of Highway130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Road) due to the volcano eruption in Leilani Estates, business at Uncle Robert's Night Market had been way down. But the road was re-opened Tuesday to tourists and Big Islanders alike, who can now drive to Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana, shown here on the Fourth of July.
With the blocking of Highway130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Road) due to the volcano eruption in Leilani Estates, business at Uncle Robert's Night Market had been way down. But the road was re-opened Tuesday to tourists and Big Islanders alike, who can now drive to Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana, shown here on the Fourth of July.
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DENNIS ODA/doda@staradvertiser.com
A band plays at Uncle Robert's Night Market and Hoolaulea on the Fourth of July.
A band plays at Uncle Robert's Night Market and Hoolaulea on the Fourth of July.
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A band plays at Uncle Robert’s Night Market and Hoolaulea on Wednesday.
A band plays at Uncle Robert’s Night Market and Hoolaulea on Wednesday.
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Andreea Ewing and her sister Melody enjoy watermelons at Uncle Robert's Night Market.
Andreea Ewing and her sister Melody enjoy watermelons at Uncle Robert's Night Market.
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Big Island residents can now drive their cars to "Uncle's" in Kalapana for the farmer's market and Hoolaulea.
Big Island residents can now drive their cars to "Uncle's" in Kalapana for the farmer's market and Hoolaulea.
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An eclectic mix of locals and tourists enjoy the food and music at Uncle Robert’s Night Market and Hoolaulea, also known as Uncles, on the Fourth of July.
An eclectic mix of locals and tourists enjoy the food and music at Uncle Robert’s Night Market and Hoolaulea, also known as Uncles, on the Fourth of July.
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Emily Naeole, Sherri Schrick, Ivette Young and Gloria Hartman are enjoying the music from "Da Awa Band" at Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana.
Emily Naeole, Sherri Schrick, Ivette Young and Gloria Hartman are enjoying the music from "Da Awa Band" at Uncle Robert's Night Market in Kalapana.
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Ashley Campbell serves Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato to Tony Johnson at Uncle Robert's Night Market and Hoolaulea which occurs every Wednesday and features music by local musicians, food and arts and crafts from many different venders.
Ashley Campbell serves Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato to Tony Johnson at Uncle Robert's Night Market and Hoolaulea which occurs every Wednesday and features music by local musicians, food and arts and crafts from many different venders.
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DENNIS ODA/doda@staradvertiser.com
In the town of Pahoa, even the tourists are dressed up in red. This couple walks past a mural of Pele painted on the side of a Pahoa Valley Road building.
In the town of Pahoa, even the tourists are dressed up in red. This couple walks past a mural of Pele painted on the side of a Pahoa Valley Road building.
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In 1990, a Kilauea lava flow wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana on the Big Island. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow on Ala Lokelani Street.
In 1990, a Kilauea lava flow wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana on the Big Island. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow on Ala Lokelani Street.
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In 1990, a lava flow wiped out a subdivision of homes in Kalapana. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow, including this house on Lakeland Street.
In 1990, a lava flow wiped out a subdivision of homes in Kalapana. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow, including this house on Lakeland Street.
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The night sky over Pahoa is illuminated by the lava eruption from fissure 8 lighting up the smoke and clouds above Leilani Estates. The light streaks along the Pahoa Village Roa are from the car lights driving by during the time exposure.
The night sky over Pahoa is illuminated by the lava eruption from fissure 8 lighting up the smoke and clouds above Leilani Estates. The light streaks along the Pahoa Village Roa are from the car lights driving by during the time exposure.
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In 1990, a lava flow wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow on Ala Lokelani Street. Resident Pamela Sue hangs her sheets in strong winds on Tuesday.
In 1990, a lava flow wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana. Since 2004, people have built homes on that lava flow on Ala Lokelani Street. Resident Pamela Sue hangs her sheets in strong winds on Tuesday.
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Kalapna resident Pamela Sue hangs her sheets in strong winds Tuesday.
Kalapna resident Pamela Sue hangs her sheets in strong winds Tuesday.
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A huge cloud from the eruption in Leilani Estates hangs over Kalpana Gardens on Tuesday.
A huge cloud from the eruption in Leilani Estates hangs over Kalpana Gardens on Tuesday.
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Kalapana resident Larry Bragg points to the pali where the lava flow once flowed over it. He says the homes were built facing that way to take advantage of lava watching.
Kalapana resident Larry Bragg points to the pali where the lava flow once flowed over it. He says the homes were built facing that way to take advantage of lava watching.
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This sign advertises a vacant lava lot for sale in Kalapana.
This sign advertises a vacant lava lot for sale in Kalapana.
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A home sits on the hardened 1990 lava flow that wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana.
A home sits on the hardened 1990 lava flow that wiped out a whole subdivision of houses in Kalapana.
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A hand-painted sign marks the entrance of Kalapana Gardens.
A hand-painted sign marks the entrance of Kalapana Gardens.
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Kalapana-area rancher John Byrd chases after his cattle and is moving them to the inside of the fence after they escaped.
Kalapana-area rancher John Byrd chases after his cattle and is moving them to the inside of the fence after they escaped.
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Kaimu Korner Store deli clerk Syd Sparks enjoys a laugh with customer Nick Gadler (far right), who owns a home in Hawaiian Beaches and visited Kalapana Wednesday after Highway 130 reopened.
Kaimu Korner Store deli clerk Syd Sparks enjoys a laugh with customer Nick Gadler (far right), who owns a home in Hawaiian Beaches and visited Kalapana Wednesday after Highway 130 reopened.
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On the recently reopened Highway 130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Rd.), metal plates cover cracks in the road caused by the volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Road signs advise motorists to keep the windows closed driving through this section as volcanic gases cloud that portion of the highway.
On the recently reopened Highway 130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Rd.), metal plates cover cracks in the road caused by the volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Road signs advise motorists to keep the windows closed driving through this section as volcanic gases cloud that portion of the highway.
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Kara Rivera, owner of Karuna Foods in Kalapana, serves John Elliott, his girlfriend Zoe Lewis, and his parents from North Carolina.
Kara Rivera, owner of Karuna Foods in Kalapana, serves John Elliott, his girlfriend Zoe Lewis, and his parents from North Carolina.
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This is the view of lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates as seen from Pohoiki Road in Puna. This is one of the sites the state is considering as a public viewing area.
This is the view of lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates as seen from Pohoiki Road in Puna. This is one of the sites the state is considering as a public viewing area.
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This is the view of lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates as seen from Pohoiki Road in Puna. This is one of the sites the state is considering as a public viewing area.
This is the view of lava eruption from fissure 8 in Leilani Estates as seen from Pohoiki Road in Puna. This is one of the sites the state is considering as a public viewing area.
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Sam Keliihoomalu manages Uncle Robert's Night Market and says business immediately picked up when Highway 130 re-opened this week. He is actually "Uncle Robert's" son.
Sam Keliihoomalu manages Uncle Robert's Night Market and says business immediately picked up when Highway 130 re-opened this week. He is actually "Uncle Robert's" son.
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This is the view of a funnel cloud forming Monday near the lava eruption from fissure 8 as seen from Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates.
This is the view of a funnel cloud forming Monday near the lava eruption from fissure 8 as seen from Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates.
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In Kalapana, business at Uncle Robert's immediately started to rebound after Highway 130 (Pahoa/Kalapana Rd.) was reopened this week. It had been closed due to the volcano eruption in Leilani Estates. Sam Keliihoomalu who manages Uncle Robert's, was enjoying the upswing in business Wednesday.
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Cpl. Aven Santiago inspects a large crack in the road on Moku Street in Leilani Estates and takes sulfur dioxide readings on Monday.
Cpl. Aven Santiago inspects a large crack in the road on Moku Street in Leilani Estates and takes sulfur dioxide readings on Monday.
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Cpl. Aven Santiago takes sulfur dioxide readings on Moku Street while sulfur vents go off behind him.
Cpl. Aven Santiago takes sulfur dioxide readings on Moku Street while sulfur vents go off behind him.
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Syd Sparks, the deli clerk in the Kaimu Korner Store, lives in Hawaiian Beaches and had to tell the police that she worked in Kalpana for them to let her through the road block.
Syd Sparks, the deli clerk in the Kaimu Korner Store, lives in Hawaiian Beaches and had to tell the police that she worked in Kalpana for them to let her through the road block.
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There was an obvious sulfur dioxide smell and a heavy haze hanging over Pahoa. This is the view looking down Apa’a St. from Pahoa Village Road.
There was an obvious sulfur dioxide smell and a heavy haze hanging over Pahoa. This is the view looking down Apa’a St. from Pahoa Village Road.
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Flower farmer Grayson Inouye (president of Pacific Floral Exchange) shows some of the flowers he raises to U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Monday. Earlier, Hirono met with Puna farmers who told her they have been devastated by the high sulfuric acid levels.
Flower farmer Grayson Inouye (president of Pacific Floral Exchange) shows some of the flowers he raises to U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Monday. Earlier, Hirono met with Puna farmers who told her they have been devastated by the high sulfuric acid levels.
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From left to right, Tony French, Jonathan Marsh and James Lancaster all wear masks as they stop in Pahoa for lunch Monday.
From left to right, Tony French, Jonathan Marsh and James Lancaster all wear masks as they stop in Pahoa for lunch Monday.
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