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Overflight Video: Lava Rips Lower Leilani
Videographer Mick Kalber went up with Paradise Helicopters on Monday, May 28, 2018, for a tour of the East Rift Zone.
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake, No Tsunami Threat
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 5:42 p.m was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.
New Map Shows Where Lava Flow Crossed Pohoiki Road
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map and these pictures of the East Rift Zone on Monday, May 28, 2018.
Overflight Pictures and Videos of Leilani Estates
The Hawai‘i County Civil Defense has released these photos and videos taken of the East Rift Zone on Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Warns of Possible Power Interruptions
Hawai‘i Electric Light is warning customers that power interruptions are likely if the lava continues to advance toward Highway 132.
UH Hilo Opens its Doors to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is providing about two dozen HVNP staffers that include personnel the U.S. Geological Survey that were sent to Hawaiʻi to respond to the eruption with a temporary home
6:20 PM Update: Evacuations Happening NOW
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.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Memorial Day
Gov. Ige announces that at the direction of the President of the United States, he has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff…
Update on Lava Flow and Eruption in the East Rift Zone, May 27
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.
NASA Image Shows Lava Flows from Space
As of May 25, 2018, geologists with the U.S. Geological Survey were tracking 23 fissures.
Lower East Rift Zone Activity Continues
The U.S. Geological Survey released these pictures and video on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Hundreds in Hilo Enjoy Free Ziplining, Continues Sunday
Hundreds of Hawai‘i island residents were able to temporarily put aside the stress of recent eruptions and enjoy a day of free ziplining and family activities with KapohoKine Adventures
Video: Pele Takes 82 Homes
Videographer Mick Kalber posted the following video of an overflight taken with Paradise Helicopters on Friday, May 25, 2018, of the East Rift Zone.
7:15 Update: 2,372 Acres Covered by New Lava
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.
Community Collects Donations to Aid Puna Families Affected by Volcano
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce partnered with Pacific Media Group and HPM Building Supply to organize the “Help Us Help Puna” event on Friday, May 25, 2018.
New Map Shows Active Lava Channels
The U.S. Geological Survey released this map as of 2 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018.
Hawai‘i Island Road & Lane Closures, May 26–June 1
Temporary lane closures are scheduled from Saturday, May 26, through Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Kīlauea Volcano Video Update: May 29
Everyday, a team of USGS scientists canvasses areas along Kīlauea Volcano’s east Lower Rift Zone.
HIHS Shares Tips on Pet Evacuation
Make plans today for you and your pets in the event of any roads becoming impassable because of the lava flow. You may be asked to leave with little or no notice.
Eruption at Summit Caught on Video
The U.S. Geological Survey has released these pictures and a video of the current activity on the East Rift Zone.
