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Lighthouse survives Hawaii eruption near Cape Kamakahi
The U S Coast Guard Cape Kamakahi lighthouse on Hawaii endured Kilauea lava flows that destroyed nearby dwellings and cut access. Civilian Keeper Joseph Pestrella kept the lamp burning on emergency power, raised the flag, and the lava halted, leaving the tower intact.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Cape Kamakahi
Island of
Hawaii
Kilauea
Kapoho
Joseph Pestrella
Honolulu
Pestrella