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Kapoho map on Jan 19, 1960

Kapoho map on Jan. 19

Map showing extent of coverage by lava flows at 0900 January 19. Nearly all of Higashi Pond has been covered, Warm Springs is no more, and lava is impinging on the east end of the first Kuki`i-Kapoho barrier. Lava has overtopped the north side of the graben southeast of Koa`e village.

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Updated: 24 May 2000 (SRB)