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Lava flow in Hawaii enters village, threatening homes
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Oct 29, 2014
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Lava flow in Hawaii enters village, threatening homes
Take Two checks back in with a Pahoa resident to see how her business and neighbors are doing with the lava flow nearing.
Lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano crossing a field near the village of Pahua this week.
Lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano crossing a field near the village of Pahua this week.
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Take Two checks back in with a Pahoa resident to see how her business and neighbors are doing with the lava flow nearing.

Mother nature is currently showing everyone who's boss on Hawaii's Big Island.

A river of lava that's 2,000 degrees hot is slowly heading through the town of Pahoa. The flow is averaging 10-15 yards per hour and has crossed into residential property, according to the latest update from Hawaii's Civil Defense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN__DeQoDdw#t=69

A few weeks ago, Take Two spoke with Pahoa resident Leslie Lai, the owner of Kaleo's Bar and Grill.

Take Two checks back in with Leslie to see how her business and neighbors are doing with the lava flow nearing.