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Kīlauea eruption daily update: Kīlauea summit is no longer erupting

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says the Sept. 10 Kīlauea summit eruption stopped on Saturday and is unlikely to restart.

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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$3.5M to Go to Big Island Cleanup Efforts

The Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant will employ approximately 175 individuals to help with the clean-up efforts in areas on Hawai‘i Island.

4 PM: Overflow Reported Northwest of Kapoho Cone

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