Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(01 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 28: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), A portion of the front of the June 27th lava flow pushes through a fence marking a property boundary on October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(02 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 28: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), A portion of the front of the June 27th lava flow burns vegetation as it approaches a property boundary on October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(03 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 28: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), A portion of the front of the June 27th lava flow pushes through a fence marking a property boundary on October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(04 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 27: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a aerial view of the front of the June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano on October 27, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(05 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 27: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a aerial view of the front of the June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano on October 27, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(06 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 27: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), The June 27th lava flow burns through thick vegetation below the pasture downslope of the Pa-hoa cemetery on October 27, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(07 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 26: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an HVO geologist walks across the surface of the lava flow, which covers the short access road to the Pa-hoa cemetery on October 26, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(08 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 26: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), A portion of the front of the June 27th lava flow burns through thick vegetation and a fence on October 26, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(09 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 26: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a HVO geologist maps the margin of the June 27th lava flow in the open field below Apa\'a Street and Cemetery Road on October 26, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(10 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 25: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the June 27th lava flow crossed Apa\'a Street on October 25, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(11 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 30: Lava from the Kilauea Volcano flows across the ground on October 30, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(12 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 30: Lava from the Kilauea Volcano flows across the ground on October 30, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(13 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 30: Lava from the Kilauea Volcano flows across the ground on October 30, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(14 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 30: Lava from the Kilauea Volcano flows across the ground on October 30, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(15 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 30: Lava from the Kilauea Volcano flows across the ground on October 30, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(16 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 29: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), The June 27th lava flow moves toward structures October 29, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Hawaii Lava Flow Threatens Dozens Of Homes(17 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 29: In this handout provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), The June 27th lava flow covers view of the flow over Cemetery Rd./Apa\'a St.on October 29, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Scientists of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by USGS via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(18 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(19 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(20 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(21 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(22 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(23 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(24 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(25 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(26 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(27 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(28 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(29 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(30 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(31 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(32 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(33 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(34 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)
Homes In Pahoa, Hawaii Threatened By Lava Flow From Kilauea Volcano(35 of35)
Open Image ModalPAHOA, HI - OCTOBER 28: The June 27th lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano moves along he ground October 28, 2014 in Pahoa, Hawaii. Observatory conducted ground and air observations of the lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano and determined that it was 510 meters (560 yards) upslope from Pa-hoa Village Road and the flow width was about 50 meters (55 yards) at the leading edge. Molten rock from the flow is inching its way towards homes in the town of Pahoa on Hawaii\'s Big Island where close to a thousand people live. (Photo by Andrew Hara/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Hara via Getty Images)