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Owner Watches as Lava Claims Last Home in Hawaii Community

Description:Molten lava claims the last home in Royal Gardens, a small community on the southeastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Thick black lava covered the property of Jack Thompson, who was forced to evacuate Friday. Thompson is no stranger to the process. In 1983, soon after he built his home on the island, a huge flow of lava threatened it but, fortunately, stopped right behind it, sparing the house. This time is different. (1:33)

Source: Reuters

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