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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.
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…
