Kilauea Ocean Entry Oct 31 09

After breaking out from the main tube, a surface flow has finally reached the Pacific Ocean. The main tube originates at the TEB vent on the East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano, but this flow broke out from the main tube about four miles from the ocean. It finally came in contact with the surf about 6:30 AM on October 31, 2009 on a black sand beach built by previous flows. This new ocean entry is located about 1/2 mile west from the established ocean entry near Kalapana. Recorded October 31, 2009 Additional photos and videos: http://volcanochaser.smugmug.com/ Eruption Update Info: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/