#Big Island Now Kilauea Eruption
Stunning New Video Footage of 2018 Kīlauea Eruption Released
The most active volcano in the world, Kīlaueua had been erupting for decades, but the next several months would be characterized by the volcano’s most explosive activity in centuries.
Finding a Silver Lining: One-Year Kīlauea Update
May 3, 2019, marks the one-year anniversary of the start of Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
PGV to Provide Limited Access for Puna Residents
Puna Geothermal Venture, in partnership with Kapoho Land and Development Company, will provide access for residents with homes and farms within the kipuka.
4 PM: New Map Released
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5 PM: Lava Approximately .1 Miles From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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PHOTOS: Kīlauea Summit & Lower East Rift Zone
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory U.S. Geological Survey issued a status report on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 10:16 a.m.
HVO Assesses Kilauea’s Explosions, Surges & Pulses
After a collapse explosion at the summit, there is some evidence of a surge from Fissure 8.
4 PM: Brush Fires Reported, New Thermal Map
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UPDATE: UH Offers Free Water & Soil Testing for Volcano-Affected Areas
UH is offering free water and soil testing to residents and commercial farmers in the volcano-affected areas of the Big Island.
What’s Happening Inside Kīlauea, July 27
“What’s happening inside the volcano?” is just one of many questions asked about Kīlauea’s ongoing Lower East Rift Zone eruption.
4 PM: New Map Released
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Catholic Charities Receives Grants/Donations for Hawai‘i Disaster Victims
On Hawai‘i Island, funds assist Puna residents who evacuated their homes due to the ongoing volcanic activity.
2 Puna Senior Citizens File Suit for Deceptive Practices by Lloyd’s of London
“Lloyd’s of London, their underwriters, their agents, their adjusters and affiliates have utterly failed to honor commitments and assist homeowners.”
Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Center Moving to New Location
The FEMA State Disaster Recovery Center will move to a new location in Pāhoa and open Monday, July 30, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Geologists Drop Seismometers Offshore of Kīlauea
Western Washington University’s Jackie Caplan-Auerbach dropped seismometers along the southern undersea flank of Kīlauea to record the sounds and activity.
4 PM: Lava 500 Feet From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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DLNR Responds to Reports of Sea Turtles Trapped by Lava
DLNR responds to social media reports of sea turtles trapped or affected by the East Rift Zone Eruption in the Kapoho and Pohoiki areas of the Big Island.
UPDATE: How Long Will This Eruption Last?
A new USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report reassesses the possible lifespan of Kīlauea Volcano’s recent activity.
8 More Loiterers Cited, Drone Confiscated in Lava Zone
In the last few weeks, an additional eight people have been cited for loitering in the East Rift Eruption Zone—seven of them in the last 24 hours.
4 PM: Lava About 500 Feet From Pohoiki Boat Ramp
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