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Lava flow threatens to cutoff main thoroughfare on Hawaii’s Big Island

Headline from FOX 5 DC, on the newest of 3 developments

Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active shield volcano and has been erupting for around a week.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Hawaiian volcano eruption threatens major highway with lava flow

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  3. Newest

    Lava flow threatens to cutoff main thoroughfare on Hawaii’s Big Island

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Lava from Mauna Loa is less than 4 miles from a key highway. Officials say they have a plan in case the road closes (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With the Mauna Loa volcano continuing to erupt on Hawaii’s Big Island, local officials and residents are keeping an eye on the lava flow as it creeps closer to a major roadway and making plans for the possibility that access to the highway could soon be cut off and have a

  2. The Guardian

    Hawaiian volcano eruption threatens major highway with lava flow (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Molten rock from Mauna Loa could damage the Big Island’s transportation infrastructure – and no one can stop it

  3. Washington Times

    Lava from Mauna Loa volcano threatens major highway on the island of Hawai’i (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Lava flows from the volcano Mauna Loa are now threatening the key Saddle Road highway on Hawai’i, the Big Island that shares the state’s name.

  4. East Idaho News

    Lava is spilling toward a key Hawaiian highway, but the governor says it's safe to visit the Big Island (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — The world’s largest active volcano is shooting fountains of lava more than 100 feet high and sending a river of molten rock down toward the main highway of Hawaii’s Big Island. The leading edge of the lava flow gushing out of Mauna Loa is about 3.6 miles away from Saddle Road, also known …

  5. Portland Press Herald

    Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Find alternate coastal routes could add hours to commute times, doctor's visits and freight truck deliveries.

  6. NBC New York

    Flowing Molten Lava From Hawaii's Mauna Loa Volcano May Block Major Highway, Causing Chaos (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Lava from Mauna Loa could block main highway on Hawaii's Big Island (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano slides across a key highway and blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Mauna Loa volcano: Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano slides across a key highway and blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

  9. FOX 5 DC

    Lava flow threatens to cutoff main thoroughfare on Hawaii’s Big Island (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active shield volcano and has been erupting for around a week.

  10. KRDO

    Why Hawaii probably won't stop lava from Mauna Loa from reaching the highway (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Zoe Sottile, CNN Lava from the ongoing eruption at the Mauna Loa volcano is just miles away from a crucial highway on Hawaii’s Big Island. But despite the inconvenience of shutting down the highway, it’s unlikely any attempts will be made to redirect the lava flow, experts say.

  11. WTOP Washington DC

    Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Lava flowing from Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has slowed considerably. It is now oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.

  12. Local News 8

    Mauna Loa lava flow creeps closer to a major Hawaii highway that connects 2 sides of the Big Island (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Nouran Salahieh, CNN As the world’s largest active volcano spews molten rock in Hawaii, the lava flow is inching closer to a major highway that serves as the shortest route between east and west sides of the Big Island.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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