The Leilani Estates Subdivision on the East side of the Big Island (Puna) is literally being ripped apart. This morning's fissure eruption was by far the largest we've seen so far... starting just above Luana St, she crossed Leilani Ave, and poured lava into a group of homes to the North. Generally, these fissure outbreaks have begun violently, and quit quickly... but this one appears to be an exception. The fountains were carrying lava over two hundred feet into the air in a spectacular display! In the 40 minutes we were there, we watched her destroy two homes, and there were any number of others in close proximity. We will update the situation tomorrow morning. Mahalo to Paradise Helicopters, and their fine pilot Sean Regehr. Bruce Omori and I had our work cut out for us documenting today's activity, but Sean made it a lot easier! Mahalo nui loa, Paradise!!! -Vimeo
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MordhausI think property values were dropped when the Lava family moved into the neighborhood.
newtboyThat's racist against people made of molten rock, you dick.
I think property values were dropped when the Lava family moved into the neighborhood.
MordhausIt wouldn't be racist, it would geologist.
That's racist against people made of molten rock, you dick.
ChaosEnginePiss off, ghost!
It wouldn't be racist, it would geologist.
PaybackWow. The floor really IS lava...
Seriously though, has anyone been burned or killed?
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