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2:45 PM: Seismicity Increases at Summit
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East Rift Zone Photos & Animation, July 16
The U.S. Geological Survey released this satellite radar animation that shows continued slumping of Kīlauea caldera on July 16, 2018.
Sen. Schatz: “Trump Failed in His Duty…”
“When will Congress use its Constitutional authorities to slow or stop this administration from doing any further damage to the United States?”
Victim of Single-Vehicle Crash Identified
Police determined that the Mazda SUV was traveling southon Highway 130, crossing the centerline and striking a rock embankment at the Pohaku Place intersection.
One Fatality in Three-Car Head-On Accident
The Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to a report of a head-on vehicle accident on Highway 190, at the 18.5 mile marker at 6:50 a.m., July 16, 2018.
UPDATE: Lava Tour Boat Incident News Conference Held
At least 23 people on a tour vessel were injured this morning after an explosion sent lava through the roof of the boat’s passenger cabin.
4 PM: New Map Released, Southern Edge of Flow Stalls
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VIDEO: Lava Surge & New Island
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, July 15, 2018.
6 PM: Lava Half-Mile From Pohoiki
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AUDIO: Coast Guard Responds to Mayday Call Near Big Island
Coast Guard, Hawai‘i County Fire, Navy and Royal Australian crews are searching for signs of distress near Kona Airport after receiving a mayday call July 14.
Teens Beware of 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Experts believe that parents can help their teenage kids be safer on the road this summer by educating them about the appropriate driving laws and about safe driving practices.
6 PM: Fissure 8 Continues to Flow Toward Kapoho
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East Hawai‘i Blood Drive, July 16–20
The Blood Bank of Hawaii will hold a blood drive from July 16 through 20, 2018, in East Hawai‘i.
Lava Island Emerges
The U.S. Geological Survey released these photos of the Lower East Rift Zone on Friday, July 13, 2018.
Mauna Loa Telescope Helps Pinpoint Meteorite Impact Prediction
A multinational team of scientists has just found the first fragments of the small asteroid 2018 LA, which exploded harmlessly high above Africa on June 2.
Kīlauea Volcano: How Long Will Current Eruption Last?
A USGS report to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park addressed time frames of activity for Kīlauea Volcano’s summit and Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ).
Police Investigate Glenwood Shooting
The HPD is investigating a shooting incident in Glenwood on Highway 11 near the intersection with North and South Glenwood roads, which was reported July 12.
4 Arrested in Kamuela Drug Bust
Area II Vice officers and Special Enforcement Unit officers executed a search warrant at a residence off Pu‘u Pohu Place in Kamuela on Wednesday, July 11.
7:15 PM: No Tsunami Threat From Explosive Event
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VIDEO: Aloha, Charter School
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone he took with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
