Hawai'i Volcano Blog
VIDEO UPDATE: Leilani Subdivision Update: 10 Fissures Emerge, 35 Structures Destroyed
This is not the time for sightseeing. You can help tremendously by staying out of the area. Any looting or vandalism will be treated as a felony.
USGS Overflight of Leilani Estates Eruptions
The U.S. Geological Survey released this video of an overflight video from Leilani Estates this afternoon Sunday, May 6, 2018.
Civil Defense Update on Leilani Estates Eruptions
This is a Civil Defense update for Sunday May 6, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
Lava Destroys 30 Houses in Leilani Estates, New Fissures
It has been reported that as of 6:00 p.m on Sunday, May 6, 2018, 30 houses have now been damaged or destroyed in the Leilani Estates Subdivision of the Big Island of Hawai‘i
Update on Eruptions in Leilani Estates
The U.S. Geological Survey has released the latest eruption update.
New Map Shows Location of Fissure 10
This map shows the locations of eruptive fissures on Kīlauea Volcano’s East Rift Zone in the order that they occurred in the Leilani Estates Subdivision as of 6 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 2018.
Satellite Image of Leilani Estates Released
This map overlays a georegistered mosaic of thermal images collected during a helicopter overflight of the fissures in Leilani Estate.
Aerial Video of Leilani Fissure Eruptions
Kīlauea Volcano’s current eruption continues to rip through the Leilani Estates subdivision on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Lava Update: New Fissure, Some Leilani Residents Can Retrieve Items
This is a Civil Defense update for Sunday May 6, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
New Fissure Breakout
A new fissure erupted this evening near fissures 2 and 7, beginning with small lava spattering at about 8:44 p.m..
Civil Defense Update: 5 Homes Destroyed
The Civil Defense reports that as of Saturday May 5, 2018 at 6:15 pm., Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms no new outbreaks have emerged.
Maps Show Where the Lava May Flow
The U.S. Geological Survey released these two maps that show where the lava from the fissures could possibly flow if they keep erupting.
Update on East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a U.S. Geological Survey Update for Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
USGS Map Shows Location of 8 Fissures
U.S. Geological Survey update for Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 11:54 a.m.
New Video of Kīlauea Eruption
New video of the Kīlauea Eruption was released by videographer Mick Kalber.
Five New Lava Fissures Open in Leilani Estate
A new lava fissure (Fissure 2) commenced around 1:00 am HST on Kīlauea Volcano’s lower East Rift Zone on Makamae and Leilani Streets in the Leilani Estates subdivision.
HVNP Closing Due to Strong and Damaging Earthquakes
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces it is evacuating all visitors and non-emergency staff today due to a series of strong and damaging earthquakes that continue to rock Kīlauea Volcano.
VIDEO UPDATE: Series of Earthquakes Rattles Hawai‘i Island Chain
Recent earthquakes on Hawai‘i Island were felt as far away as Kaua‘i.
VIDEO: Overflight of Volcanic Eruption in Leilani Estates Subdivision
On Thursday afternoon, May 3, Pele (the Volcano Goddess) made her appearance in the lower part of Leilani Estates Subdivision.
