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Infographic: Path of Kilauea volcano lava

Kilauea has been erupting for 31 years on the Big Island of Hawaii. The current event, which began at the end of June, threatens the property of more than 950 people living in an area about 20 miles southwest of Hilo.

Nov. 10, 2014 12 AM PT

Kilauea has been erupting for 31 years on the Big Island of Hawaii. The current event, which began at the end of June, threatens the property of more than 950 people living in an area about 20 miles southwest of Hilo.

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Friday, Nov 7, 2014

The flow has moved no closer to Pahoa Village Road, but breakouts continue along the edges and interior of the flow in several places, including near the Pahoa cemetery, the transfer station and north of Kaohe Homesteads.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014

The flow advanced about 70 yards in the last 24 hours. The tip is about 170 yards from Pahoa Village Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

The flow advanced 185 yards in the last 22 hours and is traveling through private property. It is 235 yards upslope from Pahoa Village Road.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014

The flow is advancing northeast through residential areas between Apa’a Street/Cemetery Road and Pahoa Village Road. At 9 a.m., the flow was about 480 yards from Pahoa Village Road and was advancing at 16 yards per hour.

Monday, Oct. 27, 2014

The flow that crossed Apa’a Street/Cemetery Road early Sunday morning crosses the cemetery and continues northeast.

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

The flow that crossed Apa’a Street Oct. 25 splits into two lobes. The faster, northern lobe crosses completely through the Pahoa cemetery by mid-morning, while the slower southern lobe advances through the pasture south of the cemetery.