[2] The town was the original location of the Star of the Sea Painted Church.

The lava flow that destroyed Kalapana erupted from the southeast rift zone of Kīlauea.

[4] Access to the village was reestablished and a thriving farmers market was held every Wednesday night until May, 2018 when lava flows impacted nearby roads.

For many years the lava flow from Puʻu ʻŌʻō continued, for a time entering the sea at Kamokuna.

[5] Access to Kalapana was restricted to residents until July 3, 2018, when the road was reopened to all motorists.