#Hawaii Island lava flow

Hawai‘i Attorney to Discuss Lloyd’s Lawsuits

The attorney will discuss the bad faith related to those who have received payments, claims not yet paid and objectionable damage assessments/estimates.

HVO: Kīlauea Reactivation Unlikely in Near-Term

Observations of Kīlauea and the East Rift Zone indicate that resumption of eruption or summit collapse is unlikely in the near-term.

VOLCANO WATCH: Seismic Array Will Aid in Understanding Kīlauea’s Magma Transport

Kīlauea Volcano’s 2018 eruption and summit collapse provided a rare opportunity to study dynamic eruptive processes beneath and at the surface of the volcano.

Lava Continues to Fill Fissure 8 Cone

Weakly active lava continues to fill the Fissure 8 cone with no lava extending outside the walls of the cone and no flows heading down the spillway.

Activity Resurges at Fissure 8 Cone

Yesterday afternoon and early evening, spattering was observed in the Fissure 8 cone.

PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Lull or End of Kīlauea Activity?

Seismic and volcanic activity have diminished greatly. No incandescence was visible in Fissure 8; no lava is entering the ocean.

PHOTOS: Officials Begin to Plot Course for HVNP Reopening

Although volcanic activity has subsided, park scientists are not ready to say this is over; park officials base their decisions about reopening on science.

‘Bad Faith’ and ‘Lava Exclusion’ Presentation to Be Held for Puna Residents

Attorney Jeffrey E. Foster will offer a free presentation and question-and-answer session for Puna residents on Aug. 23 regarding Lloyd’s of London litigation.

FEMA Deadline Extended for Kīlauea Victims

The FEMA registration deadline for Hawai‘i County residents to apply for assistance for losses resulting from the Kīlauea eruptions and earthquakes is Sept.12.

Minimal Activity Continues at Summit and LERZ

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruptive activity remains minimal at Kīlauea Summit and at the Lower East Rift Zone from Fissure 8.

All Quiet at Kīlauea & Lower East Rift Zone

Eruptive activity has ceased at the Kīlauea Summit and Lower East Rift Zone eruption from Fissure 8. Crews overnight in the LERZ report only glow in Fissure 8.

Air Quality Response Plan Developed for Big Island Schools

Department of Health and Department of Education work to protect Hawai‘i Island students from volcanic emissions (vog) in preparation for new school year.

3rd Supplementary Proclamation Extends Assistance for Hawai‘i Island

Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to Kīlauea Volcano’s continuing lava flows and volcanic activity.

Volcanic Activity & Quakes Keep Most of HVNP Closed

Although seismicity decreased over the weekend, the temblors—more than 18,000 in the last 30 days—have wreaked havoc throughout the park.

Hawai‘i Delays Paying Nation Guard Members

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa commented on Hawai‘i’s delays in paying National Guard members and Gov. David Ige’s administration’s belated attempts to fix the problem.

4 PM: Lava Could Resume Any Time

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4:50 PM: No Movement in Channel

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11 PM: Slow Down at Fissure 8

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352 Animals Rescued in Hawai‘i Island Lava Zone

HIHS has rescued 352 animals from the Kīlauea eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone since it began on May 3, 2018.