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Geothermal plant wells plugged as lava flows near Puna
Lava from Kilauea entered the 815 acre site, prompting cooling of ten wells to counter volcanic steam. Officials say all wells are now stable while monitoring gases and considering evacuation thresholds. Puna Geothermal Venture, owned by Ormat Technologies, produced up to 38 megawatts.
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Hawaii
Pahoa
Kilauea
Puna
David Ige
Ige
Puna Geothermal
Nevada
Ormat Technologies
Big Island
Hawaii County
Janet Snyder
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Pele
Laura Wisland
The
Union of Concerned Scientists
U.S
Bridget Ayling
Great Basin