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USGS Rescues Residents Isolated by Lava Flows
Two helicopter rescues were conducted for residents who had become isolated by the Lower East Rift Zone Fissure 8 lava flows on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
HVNP Mitigates Risk to Park Ecosystem as Emergency Evacuation Route is Completed
HAWAI‘I ISLAND: There is concern about the protection of the endangered nēnē goose and the introduction of invasive species to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park eco-system, particularly the little fire ant, coqui frogs and Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will mitigate the risk of invasive species inside the park in the event that Highway 130 becomes impassable and Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road is used as an emergency evacuation route.
Norwegian Cruise Line to Resume Big Island Port of Calls
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) today praised the decision of Norwegian Cruise Line to begin resuming port calls in Hilo and Kona.
New Map Released Shows Active Ocean Entries
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 12:00 p.m. (noon), Friday, June 8, 2018.
10 TIPS: How to Protect Yourself From Volcanic Ash
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory shares tips on how can you protect yourself from volcanic ash produced by Halema‘uma‘u explosions.
11 PM: Strong Thermal Upwelling
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Overflight Video: Phenomenal Fissure & Flow
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Gov. Ige Releases $12 Million for Disaster Response
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim signed a Letter of Agreement releasing $12 million to support the county’s response to the active volcanic eruption.
Seven More Cited for Loitering in Closed Lava Zone
Seven people were cited under Hawai‘i County Code for loitering in a closed area.
Two Pāhoa Polling Locations Designated Absentee Mail Precincts
Absentee ballots will be mailed to registered voters assigned to these polling places beginning June 25, 2018.
10:30 AM: Hawai‘i Island Air Quality Update
The Environmental Protectin Agency has created an Air Monitoring Viewer for the Kilauea eruption that is updated every 30 minutes.
June 7 Interactive Map: Lava Flows, Fissure Locations, Evacuation Routes…
HAWAI‘I ISLAND lava flows, flow fronts, road closures, road blocks, mandatory evacuation areas, fissure locations, evacuation routes, power outage areas…
8:30 PM: Pele’s Hair Fallout Warning
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in the lower East Rift Zone.
Video Overflight: 300 Homes Destroyed in 48 Hours
Videographer Mick Kalber released a video of an overflight he took of the East Rift Zone on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
Photo, Video Compilation of Overflight, June 6
The USGS released a video compilation from a helicopter overflight of Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, around 6:30 a.m.
No Tsunami Threat From 4.1M Quake
The earthquake that occurred at approximately 10:39 a.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
Campaign Launched to Help Puna Evacuees
Lava Lava Beach Club and partners SimplicityHR by ALTRES and BAYADA Home Care will donate $10,000 each to the Hawaii Community Foundation…
June 6 Interactive Map: Lava Flows, Fissure Locations, Evacuation Routes…
HAWAI‘I ISLAND lava flows, flow fronts, road closures, road blocks, mandatory evacuation areas, fissure locations, evacuation routes, power outage areas…
10:30 PM: Magma Continues
This news story will be updated throughout the day as new information becomes available and new articles will be added to the website’s “News” section.
Overflight Video: Lava Torches Hundreds of Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber released this video of an overflight of the Kapoho area of the Big Island on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, with Paradise Helicopters.
