Kalapana is a town and region in the Puna District on the Island of Hawai?i in the Hawaiian Islands.
In 1990, lava flows from the Kupaianaha vent of K?lauea destroyed and partly buried most of the town, as well as Kalapana Gardens and nearby Royal Gardens subdivisions. The lava flow that destroyed Kalapana erupted from the southeast rift zone of K?lauea. Along with the destruction of Kalapana were those of the nearby town of Kaim? and Kaim? Bay, both of which now lie buried beneath more than 50 feet of lava. The lava flow created a new coastline.
In July 2010, lava from K?lauea continued into the Kalapana region destroying a home that was only 5 years old, leaving 35 homes remaining in the Kalapana Gardens Subdivision. The latest flow partly covered the 1986-1992 flow field again, while attracting thousands of visitors a day.
Access to the village has been reestablished and a thriving farmers market is held every Wednesday night. As of November 2017, the lava flow from Pu'u O'o continues, crashing into the sea at Kamokuna. Several bicycle rental companies have established themselves in the area catering to tourists visiting the lava spout viewing area a few miles from Kalapana village.
Video Kalapana, Hawaii
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Maps Kalapana, Hawaii
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kalapana
- USGS: Pictures and information on Kalapana's destruction
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