Hawai'i Volcano Blog
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.
UPDATE: 6.0 Quake Upgraded to 6.9, Small Changes in Sea Level Detected
Active volcanic vents erupted overnight on Makamae and Mohala Streets in Leilani Subdivision in the Puna District.
Lava Fissure in Leilani Estates Ends
The eruption in the Leilani Estates subdivision in the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea Volcano that began in late afternoon ended by about 6:30 p.m.
All Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Residents Must EVACUATE
Hawai‘i Fire Department reports extremely high levels of dangerous sulfur dioxide gas detected in the evacuation area.
Governor Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation in Wake of Eruption
Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation Thursday evening, after a lava flow emerged at the Leilani Estates residential subdivision which is located within the East Rift Zone of the Kīlauea volcano.
Eruption Causes Mass Evacuation of Leilani Estates
An eruption has commenced in the Leilani Estates subdivision in the lower East Rift Zone of Kīlauea Volcano.
Lava in Leilani Estates Impacting Facilities & Power Lines
Hawai‘i Electric Light has deployed employees to the Leilani Estates area to disconnect power in the areas impacted by the active lava flow.
VIDEO, UPDATE 4: Mandatory Evacuation for Leilani Subdivision as Lava Flows
Residents in Leilani Estates Subdivision on Luana, Makamae, Ho’okupu, Kaupili, Mohala, and lower Leilani Streets down to Highway 132 are required to evacuate the area.
