FEBRUARY 18, 2012 - Lava flows have reached the edge of the plateau, 3 miles from the ocean.

Click for plateau view.    At night,
lava flow appears as a white streak.

Click for coastline view. A white plume at the coast, if present, means lava is flowing into the ocean.

South Flank, Kilauea Volcano. Active Rift Zone to left, Pacific Ocean to right.