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Sen. Hirono Visits Volcano-Impacted Communities in Puna
On Sunday, May 20, 2018, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono visited with Hawai‘i Island residents who have been displaced by volcanic activity in lower Puna.
Video: Lava Enters the Ocean
Videographer Mick Kalber captured the lava entering the ocean on Sunday, May 20, 2018, in an overflight provided by Paradise Helicopters.
Map Shows Where Ocean Lava Entries Are
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Map Shows Where Ocean Lava Entries Are
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released this map of the East Rift Zone as of 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Coast Guard Enforces Lower Puna Safety Zone in Vicinity of Kīlauea Lava Flow
The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a Lava Entry Safety Zone for the navigable waters surrounding the Kīlauea Volcano active lava flow entries.
Photos: Fissure 20 Lava Flow Reaches the Ocean
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that late last night, the fissure 20 lava flow reached the ocean.
6 P.M. Lava Update: Community Meeting TUESDAY
Two lava flows have entered the ocean off Highway 137 near MacKenzie State Park.
Lava Flow Crosses Highway, Enters Ocean
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11 p.m.
UPDATE: Flow Splits Into Two Lobes, Both Heading for Highway
This is a Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 9 p.m.
Video: Eruption of Lava and Ground Cracking Continues
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that eruption of lava and ground cracking in the area of Leilani Estates subdivision continues.
VIDEO: Today’s Overflight of Leilani Estates
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video of a helicopter overflight of the fast-moving lava flow emerging from fissure 20 on May 19, at 7:52 a.m.
Lava May Cross Highway 137 in Next 4 to 7 Hours
At the current rate, may cross the highway within the next four to seven hours.
Update on Red Cross Evacuation Shelters
The American Red Cross announces that three shelters remain open for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kīlauea lava threat.
Hawai‘i Electric Light Developing Contingency Plans for Lower Puna
Hawai‘i Electric Light announces they are developing contingency plans to provide options for restoring electricity to communities in lower Puna that may be cut off by lava flows.
Chain of Craters Road Emergency Route Being Worked On
Public Information Officer Jessica Ferracane told reporters on the phone that the Chain of Craters Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is being worked on.
Aerial Views of Fissures and Flows
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video and photos of a helicopter overflight of a fast-moving lava flow emerging from fissure 20 on May 19, at 7:52 a.m.
Hawai‘i Firearm Permits and Registrations Declined in 2017
Firearm registrations fell by 23.9 percent from 2016, according to a new report.
Update: Malama Kī Forest Reserve Now Closed
This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 8:30 in the morning.
Hawai‘i Island Lane & Road Closures: May 19–25
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works have announced the following temporary road and lane closures.
12:30 P.M. Update: HVO Monitoring Active Flows
The danger from this eruption is ash fallout. The major response is to protect yourself from fallout.
