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Pahoehoe toe advances over ancient Hawiian foot path

 Pahoehoe toe advances over ancient Hawiian foot path
Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on September 10, 2000
Pahoehoe toe advances over an ancient Hawaiian foot path at the base of the Pulama pali. At this location, the footpath is built atop an `a`a flow that geologists estimate was erupted at least 1,500 years ago.

 Pahoehoe toe advances over ancient Hawiian foot path
Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on September 10, 2000

 Pahoehoe toe advances over ancient Hawiian foot path
Photograph by J. Kauahikaua on September 10, 2000

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