9 Photos of Molten Lava Destruction From Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

  • Lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along the ground in Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 28, 2014.
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  • Construction crews try to divert lava from Kilauea Volcano near a home in the village of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 29, 2014.
    Marco Garcia—Reuters
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  • The lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano is seen crossing Apa'a Street/Cemetery Road near the village of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 25, 2014.
    US Geological Survey—Reuters
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  • The lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano burns vegetation as it approaches a property boundary near the village of Pahoa, Hawaii, on Oct. 28, 2014.
    US Geological Survey—Reuters
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  • The lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano burns vegetation as it approaches a property boundary near the village of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 26, 2014.
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  • Lava spouts from a hot spot as the lava flow from Kilauea Volcano inches closer to the village of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 29, 2014.
    Marco Garcia—Reuters
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  • Lava from Kilauea Volcano threatens the town of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 29, 2014.
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  • Smoke rises from the lava flow from Kilauea Volcano as it inches closer to the village of Pahoa, Hawaii on Oct. 29, 2014.
    Marco Garcia—Reuters
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  • Smoke rises from the Pu'u O'o vent on the Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii on Oct. 29, 2014.
    Marco Garcia—Reuters
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By TIME Photo
October 30, 2014 1:40 PM EDT

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