Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a new fissure has opened in the Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision northeast from fissure 19. The narrow lava flow from fissure 17 is still moving slowly toward the ocean at approximately 20 yards per hour. There are no homes or roads threatened at this time. For up to date information go to http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-lava-map Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued: · The Hawaii Department of […]
UPDATE: 11:15 a.m. The National Weather Service this morning issued an alert for residents of southern areas of the Big Island warning that “very light ashfall is expected through at least 6 p.m.” today. The ash is coming from Halemaumau Crater on the Kilauea volcano’s summit which “showed a burst in volcanic emissions at around 9 a.m.” today which was visible via satellite and web cameras. “Satellite shows northeast winds […]
This is a Civil Defense Message for Monday, May 14 at 6 o’clock in the morning. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that fissure 17 continues to be active. A narrow lava flow has been generated and is slowly moving toward the ocean, which is about two miles away. There are no homes or roads threatened at this time. Be aware, no sightseeing is permitted in the area. Due to the volcanic […]
This is a Civil Defense Emergency Message for Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 5:45 AM. Department of Public Works and Police have verified reports of a new fissure, number 18, opening up on Halekamahina Loop Road to the west, or Kalapana side of Highway 132. At this time, steam and lava spatter activity has started from this new fissure. Due to the volcanic activity, the following are issued: Residents of Hale […]
Lower Puna residents should be on the alert for further volcanic activity and prepare for more evacuations, Hawaii County Civil Defense announced today. That includes residents from Kapoho to Kalapana. No additional evacuations are being ordered at this time. “Because there may be little to no advance notice to evacuate, you should be prepared to evacuate at short notice,” the agency said. “Take this time to prepare.” Flyers advising residents […]
Gov. David Ige’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for Hawaii County to help it cope with damage caused by the ongoing eruption of Kilauea volcano has been granted, the governor’s office said this afternoon. The disaster declaration means that federal assistance will be available for public facilities such as roads, public parks, schools and water pipes damaged or destroyed by the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes. It also covers […]
UPDATE: 7:35 p.m. Puna Geothermal Venture removed at least 12,000 gallons of flammable pentane today from its plant and moved it to a secure location in Shipman Industrial Park in Keaau, Hawaii County Civil Defense officials said tonight. Another roughly 50,000 gallons were expected to be moved Thursday or Friday, according to a power plant spokesman. With the gas having an explosive potential and lava flowing in the area, Gov. […]
Eruption update: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) confirms fissure 15 in Lanipuna Subdivision has paused. Hazardous fumes continue to be released. 15 FISSURES EMERGED 116.57 ACRES COVERED BY LAVA 36 STRUCTURES DESTROYED Visit the new link on the Civil Defense website for better public access to the eruption map: https://goo.gl/i7RbrB. Evacuation Update: HPD evacuated 10 homes at 3:00pm on Alaili Road, west of Highway 130 between Malama Street and Kamaili Road […]
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are warning that the steady lowering of the Halemaumau lava lake at Kilauea volcano’s summit overlook crater indicates that explosive eruptions are possible in the coming weeks. HVO said that there is typically “very little warning” of steam-driven explosions at volcanoes. “If the lava column drops to the level of groundwater beneath Kilauea Caldera, influx of water into the conduit could cause steam-driven explosions,” […]
