Maunaloa volcano update: flow front started to spread out by reaching flat area

The lava flow front lobe has just spread out at the time of this update (image: USGS)

The lava flow front lobe has just spread out at the time of this update (image: USGS)

The USGS just published a fresh webcam image a while ago.

As was expected, traveling lava flows along the northeast slope started to spread out and inflate by hitting a low-sloping spot.