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How Kilauea Volcano forever transformed the landscape of Lower Puna

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Video by Diane S. W. Lee / dlee@staradvertiser.com
Lava from the 2018 Kilauea Volcano eruption cut off access to the Pohoiki Boat Ramp and transformed the area around it into a new black sand beach.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

The Kilauea eruption last year has altered the landscape on Hawaii island. Leilani Estates resident Kaonohiokalani Jeremiah sat on the trunk of an ancient ohia tree at her Leilani Estates property last month. The trees and shrubs were damaged by volcanic gas, but the native species are regenerating.

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Pohoiki Boat Ramp is surrounded by black sand in this photo taken April 16. Prior to the 2018 eruption, the area was used by fishermen and lava-viewing boat tours.

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Koa Enriquez stands along the newly formed black sand beach at Isaac Hale Beach Park.

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Ikaika Kalama:

The Keaukaha resident said the loss of a beloved surf site has hit the community hard

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Volcanic steam emerged from the lava field in Leilani Estates on April 17.