After months of sticking inland, the lava flows from Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island have begun another journey to the sea. The lava is marching toward Royal Gardens Subdivision, an area that was largely buried in lava in 1983.

Officials opened a pedestrian viewing area off Highway 130 in Puna this weekend to accommodate the crowds which are eager to see the goddess Pele at work. The viewing area should be about one quarter mile away from the spot where lava is entering the ocean.

Rangers and officials will monitor the path of the lava daily to ensure that the area is still safe for visitors.

On July 31 a disaster declaration was approved which would allow Big Island farmers to apply for low interest loans to cover losses they sustained due to volcanic gases emitted by Kilauea Volcano.

Vog is created when sulfur dioxide released by the volcano mixes with sun and dust. This dangerous mix is currently blanketing the Kau District south of the volcano and drying out crops. Protea (pictured on the right) and other flower farmers are particularly susceptible.

The low interest loans to be offered by the government would allow coverage of up to 100 percent of production or up to $500,000 in physical losses.

Vog has affected all of the Hawaiian Islands' air quality to varying degrees since a new vent opened up in Kilauea's Halema'uma'u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.