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VIDEO: Overflight of Leilani Estates
Hawai‘i Videographer Mick Kalber captured video on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, on an overflight of the Leilani Estates area with Paradise Helicopters.
No-Entry Zone Established for Hawai‘i Electric Light Crews in Leilani Estates
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces that all of Lanipuna Gardens and a portion of Leilani Estates has been designated as a no-entry zone for its crews.
Third Evacuation Shelter Opens in Puna, Volunteers Needed
Three American Red Cross shelters are open for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kilauea lava threat at the following locations.
USGS: Threat of Even Larger Steam-Driven Violent Explosion
The U.S. Geological Survey announces that with ash eruptions occurring from Kīlauea’s summit this week, there is a threat of an even larger steam-driven violent explosion.
Earthquake Causes Road Cracks and Structural Damage in HVNP
A magnitude-3.5 earthquake located 0.1 miles beneath the summit of Kīlauea Volcano around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, caused noticeable structural damage.
New Map Released, Lava Flowing Towards Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map showing the location of the lava flow spreading from fissure 17 as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018.
Thermal Map of Northeast End of Fissure System
The U.S. Geological Survey released this thermal map showing a close up of the northeastern end of the fissure system.
Gov. Ige Forms Dual-Status Command to Streamline Military Response to Kīlauea Eruption
Gov. David Y. Ige has announced the formation of a Dual-Status Command, Joint Task Force 50 (JTF) in response to the Kīlauea lava flow on Hawai‘i Island.
Eruption Mail Update: Delivery Suspension in Additional Areas
Here are the latest updates regarding the impact to mail delivery of the Kīlauea Volcano eruption in the Puna region of Hawaii island:
USGS: Lower East Rift Zone Fissures Continue Erupting
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the Lower East Rift Zone continues to erupt.
6 P.M. UPDATE: Civil Defense Update on Kīlauea Eruption
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that several fissures are active producing spatter, however the flow from Fissure 17 has not advanced since yesterday, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
New Map Shows Location of Lava Flow Spreading
The U.S.G.S. released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 6:45 a.m. May 15, 2018, shows the location of the ‘a‘ā lava flow spreading from fissure 17.
Ash Plume at HVNP Captured in Photos, School Closes
This photograph taken from the Jaggar Museum, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, captures an ash plume
American Red Cross Update on Evacuation Shelters
The American Red Cross reports that two shelters remain open for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kīlauea lava threat at the following locations.
7 P.M. UPDATE: Civil Defense Update on Kīlauea Eruption
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense released the following message for Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m.
USGS Update on Kīlauea Volcano
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that activity at Halema‘uma‘u crater increased this morning, Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Hwy 130 in Lower Puna Open to Local Traffic on May 15
Detour route via Highway 137 graded and in use; planning for additional transportation options continues.
Volcano Update, May 15, 10 AM: Fissure 17 Lava Moving Slowly, Ash Spreading
The flow is moving generally east south east and as of this morning was about 1.2 miles above Highway 137.
Civil Defense Message: Lava Flow Moving Towards Ocean
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 11:45 p.m. in the evening.
Hawai‘i DOH Reports Dangerous SO2 Emissions
The current eruption activity is producing dangerous SO2 and other emissions that are hazardous—especially for elderly, young children and babies and people with respiratory problems.
