The U.S. Geological Survey has released the latest eruption update:
At 1:24 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2018, USGS scientists monitoring the eruption in Leilani Estates walk ed past spatter that had erupted from fissure 5-6 on Leilani Avenue.
USGS Photo. (click to enlarge)
Lava was moving down Makamae Street in Leilani Estates at 9:32 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2018:
A lava flow moves on Makamae Street in Leilani Estates at 09:32 a.m. on Saturday, May 6.
USGS Photo
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As part of their monitoring work, HVO geologists collect samples of spatter for laboratory analysis; information gained from these samples sheds light on what’s happening inside Kīlauea Volcano.
This photo, taken at 10:35 a.m. today, shows fissure 10 near the intersection of Malama and Pomaikai Streets in Leilani Estates. USGS photo. (Click to enlarge)
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