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7:45 PM Update: Lava Close to Ocean
Fissure 8 is feeding a large channelized flow traveling along Highway 132, the Pāhoa-Kapoho Road.
New Map Released Shows Where Lava Crossed Hwy 132
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these pictures of the East Rift Zone of the Big Island on Saturday, May 2, 2018.
Overflight Video: Lava to Four Corners
Videographer Mick Kalber posted this video of his overflight with Paradise Helicopters on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
7 Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Zone
Seven individuals will have to make court appearances to face charges of loitering in a disaster zone under Hawai‘i County code.
8:45 PM Update: Lava Evaporates Green Lake
The eruptions and lava flows continue in the East Rift Zone of the Big Island.
Video: Lava Reaches Kapoho
Videographer Mick Kalber went up with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, June 1, 2018, and posted the following video.
Video Shows Astonishing Changes in Crater
U.S. Geological Survey released the following video and attempts to explain a few questions being asked.
Update on Emergency Road Work in Lower Puna
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is working with the County of Hawai‘i and Sanfords Service Center Inc. to prepare an alternate emergency route to Highway 130 (Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road).
Caldera Changing, Flow Front Advancing
The U.S. Geological Survey released this GIF file and photos on Friday, June 1, 2018.
100+ BGCBI Members and ‘Ohana Celebrate in Hilo
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island members and their families from Pāhoa, Kea‘au and Hilo gathered at the Hilo Club to celebrate…
Kea‘au & Church Shelter Consolidate & Relocate
Effective Friday, June 1, the eruption evacuation shelters at the Kea‘au Community Center and the Sure Foundation Church are being consolidated and relocated.
Beach Road Man Arrested After Crashing Into Lava Flow
The Government Beach Road resident was arrested after he circumvented a traffic checkpoint and crashed his vehicle into a lava flow which had crossed the road.
New Interactive Map: Important Information for LERZ Residents
The interactive map contains important information for Lower East Rift Zone residents.
Pāhoa Post Office Temporarily Extends Hours of Service
The U.S. Postal Service has announced temporary Sunday hours for its customers affected by the Kīlauea eruption.
Lava Damages Puna Geothermal Venture Power Plant
Ormat Technologies Inc. provided an update on its Puna Geothermal Venture power plant on May 30, 2018.
DOH Does Not Recommend N-95 Masks for Children
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is advising that residents keep infants and children indoors during ash fall and high SO2 level events.
7 PM Update: CD Brief, 87 Homes Destroyed
At the present rate, it is possible the lava flow may cross Government Beach Road near Four Corners within 7 to 10 hours.
Overflight Video of the East Rift Zone, May 31
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video he took on Thursday, May 31, 2018, on an overflight of the East Rift Zone with Paradise Helicopters.
MANDATORY Evacuation Order in Effect
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.
New Map of East Rift Zone Released
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these photos of the East Rift Zone on Thursday, May 31, 2018.
