VOLCANO, Hawaii-More lava than usual is erupting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano into the ocean.The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Saturday the lava is flowing from an outbreak that started Nov. 21 as a continuation of the volcano's 25-year eruption.Surface flows emerge near the ocean on the southeast side of the Big Island, where people can see the lava from a viewing area a few hundred feet away.A white plume rising from the Halemaumau vent near Kilauea's summit is carrying small amounts of ash and elevated levels of sulfur dioxide.The volcanic gas, known as vog, is being blown to the southwest.Health officials say the vog may agitate people with existing respiratory conditions.
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/
http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=8624175
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
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