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Aerial View of Halema‘uma‘u & New Map of Lava Flow
USGS released these pictures that HVO scientists captured this aerial view of a much-changed Halema‘uma‘u during their overflight of the summit this afternoon.
Officials Create Housing Solutions for Displaced Residents
As hundreds of residents in the East Rift Zone lose their homes to the current lava flows, and with no end in sight, county and state officials are scrambling for ideas.
New Interactive Air Monitoring Tool Available Online
Data from newly installed air quality monitors stationed in the Kīlauea East Rift Zone and other affected areas is now available to the public.
USGS: Thirty Days of Activity at Kīlauea Volcano
The USGS created an infographic highlighting the last 30 days of activity at Kīlauea Volcano. Background image: Crews make visual observations of activity at Fissure 8 around 5:30 a.m., May 31, 2018. Fountain heights on that morning continued to reach 230 to 260 feet above ground level. The fountaining feeds a lava flow that is […]
HPD Recognized for Support of Lower Puna Residents
Hawai‘i Island Police have been recognized for their work in supporting residents of lower Puna during the Kīilauea eruption.
Lower East Rift Zone Evacuation Routes Ready
Evacuation routes from lower Puna through Chain of Craters Road, Kamaili Road and a road on Sanford’s property are ready for use.
June 5 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: Thermal Map Shows Fissure System
Fissure 8 is very active and producing a large channelized flow that is filling in Kapoho Bay.
Videos: Lava Hits Kapoho Bay, Hundreds of Structures Destroyed
Four videos of lava hitting Kapoho Bay on Monday, June 4, 2018.
Alt Route for Hwy 130 Begins
Work on an alternate emergency route for Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road) has begun.
Earthquakes, Ash & Unpredictability the New Norm at Kīlauea Summit
Most of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains closed due to damaging earthquakes, corrosive volcanic ash and continuing explosions from Halema‘uma‘u…
Volcanic Ash & Vog Meetings: Kailua-Kona, Volcano, Ocean View
Volcanic Ash and Vog Community Meetings will be held at three locations on Hawai‘i Island in June 2018.
Dangerous Laze Forms at Lava Ocean Entries
Laze is formed when hot lava hits the ocean sending hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles into the air.
UPDATE: June 4 Interactive Map: Important Information for LERZ Residents
HAWAI‘I ISLAND lava flows, flow fronts, road closures, road blocks, mandatory evacuation areas, fissure locations, evacuation routes, power outage areas…
PHOTOS: Eruption of Kīlauea, Leilani Estates
Eruption of Kīlauea in the Leilani Estates, June 2, 2018, PC: Asa Ellison
Overflight Video: Kapoho Homes Destroyed
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video from an overflight he took with Paradise Helicopters on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
New Map Shows Lava Near Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and pictures on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Malama Kī Forest Reserve Impacted by Eruption
(DLNR) reports that forestry managers on Hawai‘i island report one-third to one-half of the total acreage of the Malama Kī Forest Reserve has been impacted.
Citations in Danger Zone Increase to 18
The Department of Land and Resources (DLNR) is issuing another warning today for people to stop sneaking around check-points in Lower Puna to try and get close to active lava flows.
