Hawaii in Hot Lava

Shaun Keating Hawaii, News Feather Story 2014

Volcano’s lava flow threatens entire district

Residents in Pahoa Hawaii are evacuating to escape lava from a nearby volcano.

  1. The Kilauea Volcano is one of the most active in the world.
  2. It’s on Hawaii’s Big Island and started oozing lava in June.
  3. The lava flow is now threatening the village of Pahoa.
  4. The lava is 35 feet wide and moves 10 to 20 yards each hour.
  5. The lava is nearing homes and major roads into Pahoa.
  6. Officials worry Pahoa and the Puna district may be cut off.
  7. People have evacuated and gravel roads were built for escape.