Kilauea eruption

[sailfish]

June 1, 7:44 a.m.

Hawaii Fire Department has evacuated residents in homes along Papaya Farms Road and Noni Farms Road. Any residents remaining should evacuate now.

For Kapoho, Vacationland, and Government Beach Road, the following policy is in effect:

All residents of Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots are advised to evacuate and complete their evacuation by 6:00 p.m., today, Friday, June 1 or risk the possibility of being isolated.

Due to the active volcanic eruptions, Mayor Kim has issued a mandatory evacuation order for part of Leilani Estates. The following policies are in effect:

Mandatory evacuation is for areas east of Pomaikai Street in Leilani Estates.
Residents have until 12:00 noon, today, Friday, June 1 to evacuate the mandatory evacuation area.
Persons remaining in the mandatory evacuation area do so at their own risk with the knowledge that emergency responders may not be able to respond.

[sailfish]

9:14 a.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue on the east rift of Kilauea. Fissure 8 is very active and producing a large, fast-moving flow. The flow front is half-a-mile above the Four Corners area, and moving quickly. At the present rate, it is possible the lava flow may cross Government Beach Road near Four Corners within 7 to 10 hours.

Residents should complete evacuation by 2:00 this afternoon, or risk the possibility of being isolated.

[sailfish]

10:00 a.m.

The Hawai'i County Department of Parks and Recreation wishes to notify the public that effective Friday, June 1, 2018, the eruption evacuation shelters at the Kea’au Community Center and the Sure Foundation Church are being consolidated and relocated.

The new location for the consolidated shelters will be at the Kea’au Armory, in the back of the Herbert Shipman Park, off of Highway 11.

For further information, contact Parks and Recreation at 808-961-8311.

[sailfish]

11:53 a.m.

Residents of Vacationland, Kapoho Beach Lots and in areas near Hwy 137 are advised to evacuate by noon.

3.5 mag earthquake reported by USGS.

[sailfish]

3:25 p.m.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is working with the county and Sanfords Service Center Inc. to prepare an alternate emergency route to Highway 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road). This route would traverse three acres of Sanfords Service Center Inc. property north of Kamaili Road/Opihikao Drive and connect with the county-owned Alaili Road.

Work began on the alternate route on May 31 and is expected to be ready for emergency use Saturday. Highway 130 remains open. HDOT and the County of Hawaii are monitoring temperature and gas levels along the roadway.

Physical preparation of Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road as an evacuation route through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park if Highway 130 is cut off by lava began on May 30 and is expected to be complete Saturday.

[BFDwager]

[Davydave]

Originally Posted by BFDwager

Holy shit!

[AuburnKid]

Hawaii supplies 90 percent of the world's macadamia nuts. That's nuts!

[sailfish]

June 2, 2018, 10:28 a.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue throughout lower East Rift Zone in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens. Fissure 8 is feeding a large flow traveling along Highway 132, the Pahoa-Kapoho Road.

The flow front has crossed Highway 137, south of Four Corners.

Due to lava crossing Highway 137, Kapoho-Pohoiki Road, the following policies are in effect:

There is no access to Kapoho, Vacationland, Highway 132, and Highway 137.

On roadways:

Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road, is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official credentials. There is no curfew.

Stay alert to warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with little notice.

Shelters at Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Armory are open and pet friendly.

[BFDwager]

Hawaiian song of Pele'. Nice soundtrack to a really cool video.
6/2/18

Kevin Carpenter - Friend of a friend got this with a...

[BFDwager]

Pu'uhonua o Puna (Place of Refuge/Puna) is legit. These folks are helping people who have lost their homes and all evacuees. $5/$10/$20 will help them continue to do so. Also, you can follow Ikaika Marzo on FB.

Fundraiser by Ashley Kierkiewicz : Pu’uhonua o Puna Info & Supply Hub

[sailfish]

1:26 p.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that vigorous lava eruptions continue throughout lower East Rift Zone in Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

Fissure 8 is feeding a large channelized flow traveling along Highway 132, the Pahoa-Kapoho Road, with two flow fronts.

The northern flow front is above Four Corners, near the intersection. The southern flow front crossed Highway 137, Kalapana-Kapoho Road, 300 feet south of the Four Corners intersection.

Part of the flow hit Green Lake and is creating a steam plume in the area. The flow is moving downslope toward the ocean.

Due to lava crossing Highway 137, the following policies are in effect:

There is no access to Kapoho, Vacationland, Highway 132, and Highway 137.

On roadways:

Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road, is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official credentials. There is no curfew.

Stay alert to warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with little notice.

Shelters at Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Armory are open and pet friendly.

[BFDwager]

[sailfish]

June 3, 2018, 11:07 a.m.

Kilauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

Fissure 8 fountaining persisted throughout the night, and the channelized flow continued to deliver lava northeast along Highway 132 to the Kapoho area. Lava is advancing along a 0.5-mile-wide front towards the ocean at Kapoho Bay between Kapoho Beach Road and Kapoho Kai Drive. As of 7:30 AM HST, the lava flow was about 430 yards from the ocean. Other branches of the Fissure 8 lava flow were inactive.

All other fissures are inactive, although Fissure 9 is steaming heavily.

Pele's hair and other lightweight volcanic glass from high fountaining of Fissure 8 are falling downwind of the fissure and accumulating on the ground within Leilani Estates. Winds may waft lighter particles to greater distances. Residents are urged to minimize exposure to these volcanic particles, which can cause skin and eye irritation similar to volcanic ash.

The most recent map of lava flows can be found at USGS: Volcano Hazards Program HVO Kilauea

HVO field crews are on site tracking the fountains, lava flows, and spattering from multiple fissures as conditions allow and are reporting information to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

Volcanic gas emissions remain very high from the fissure eruptions. Trade wind conditions are bringing vog to the south and west sides of the Island of Hawaii. Afternoon easterly winds may bring vog to communities in the Volcano area.

Magma continues to be supplied to the lower East Rift Zone. Earthquake locations have not moved farther downrift in the past few days and the number of located earthquakes remains low. Seismicity remains relatively low with numerous small magnitude earthquakes and low amplitude background tremor.

Additional ground cracking and outbreaks of lava in the area of the active fissures are possible. Residents downslope of the region of fissures should heed all Hawaii County Civil Defense messages and warnings.

USGS/HVO continues to monitor the lower East Rift Zone activity 24/7 in coordination with Hawaii County Civil Defense.

Kilauea Volcano Summit

Earthquake activity at the summit was high overnight, and it is possible that a small explosion, much like those that have occurred during the past two weeks, will take place in the next day. Ash emissions are low as revealed by webcam views this morning. Volcanic gas emissions at the summit remain high.

For forecasts of where ash would fall under forecast wind conditions, please consult the Ash3D model output here: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Information on volcanic ash hazards and how to prepare for ash fall maybe found at Public Information | IVHHN (health impacts) OR Volcanic Ash Impacts & Mitigation - Volcanic Ash Impacts & Mitigation (other impacts).

[sailfish]

12:42 p.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports active lava eruptions continue. Fissure 8, located in the Leilani Estates area, continues to feed a large channelized flow traveling downslope through Kapoho Beach Lots. The wide flow front is about 400 yards from the ocean.

Due to lava crossing Highway 137 and approaching the ocean, the following policies are in effect:

There is no access to Kapoho, Vacationland, Highway 132, and Highway 137.
First responders are conducting search and rescue missions in affected isolated areas today.
Be aware of the laze hazard should lava hit the ocean and stay away from any ocean plume to prevent harmful health effects.

On roadways:

Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Papaya Farms Road, is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official credentials. There is no curfew.

[sailfish]

3:52 p.m.

USGS reports 5.8 quake in Kilauea. No tsunami threat.

[sailfish]

4:56 p.m.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 3:51 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii. There is NO tsunami threat for the island of Hawaii.

Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.5 was centered at the Kilauea Summit.

As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of aftershocks. If the earthquake was strongly felt in your area, precautionary checks should be made for any damages; especially to utility connections of gas, water and electricity.

Additional Information: An ash plume at the Kilauea Summit reached up to 8,000 feet and wind is blowing in the southwest direction. Fallout will affect the Volcano and Pahala areas.

[AuburnKid]

Magnitude 4.0 - 8km SSW of Nueva Concepcion, Guatemala. 25 dead. ~1200 miles

Any connection? Coincidence?

[BFDwager]

Pacific rim, Ring of Fire heating up (no pun intended).
"Some" say it has to do w/a shift in Earth's magnetic field!?

[sailfish]

June 4, 6:00 a.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to feed a large channelized flow traveling along Highway 132, the Pahoa-Kapoho Road.

Lava entered the ocean in Kapoho Bay last night.

Due to lava crossing Highway 137, the following policies are in effect:

There is no access to the lower Puna area, Highway 132, and Highway 137 due to lava inundation.
Please contact Civil Defense if you confirm that someone you know is remaining in the isolated area. Call 935-0031.

On roadways:

Government Beach Road, between Kahakai Boulevard and Cinder Road, is open to Waa Waa and Papaya Farms Road residents only with official credentials. There is no curfew.

Volcanic gas emissions remain high at the Kilauea summit and in the fissure system. Residents in communities downwind should take action to limit exposure to gas and ash. On the coast, be aware of hydrochloric acid and glass particulates from the laze at the ocean entry.

Stay alert to warnings from Civil Defense officials and be prepared to evacuate with little notice.

Shelters at Pahoa Community Center and Kea’au Armory are open and pet friendly.

[sailfish]

9:47 a.m.

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

Sluggish lava flows are present in the vicinity of Fissure 18; all other fissures are inactive.

Additional ground cracking and outbreaks of lava in the area of the active fissures are possible. Residents downslope of the region of fissures should heed all Hawaii County Civil Defense messages and warnings.

[sailfish]

Kilauea Volcano Summit

Earthquake activity at the summit has been low after the explosive eruption yesterday, but is slowly increasing. Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halema`uma`u continues in response to persistent subsidence. We expect that earthquake rates may increase in the coming hours to days and culminate in another small explosion, following the pattern of the past few weeks.

Over the last week, sulfur dioxide passively degassing from the volcano's summit has decreased, but emission rates remain high enough to impact air quality in downwind regions. Additional bursts of gas released with intermittent explosive activity are also transported downwind and may temporarily affect air quality as well.

[sailfish]

6:01 p.m.

Kilauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

Fountaining at Fissure 8 continued feeding a robust lava channel to northeast along Highway 132 to the ocean entry in Kapoho bay. As of late afternoon the lava entry had built a delta extending approximately 700 yards into the bay. A laze plume is blowing inland from the ocean entry but dissipating quickly. The lava flow front is about 600 yds wide. A lava breakout was also occurring upslope of the Kapoho cone cinder pit but stalled about 300 yards southeast of the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Cinder Road.

Sluggish lava flows are present in the vicinity of Fissure 18; all other fissures are inactive.

Pele's hair and other lightweight volcanic glass from high fountaining of Fissure 8 are falling downwind of the fissure and accumulating on the ground within Leilani Estates. Winds may waft lighter particles to greater distances. Residents are urged to minimize exposure to these volcanic particles, which can cause skin and eye irritation similar to volcanic ash.

The most recent map of lava flows can be found at USGS: Volcano Hazards Program HVO Kilauea

HVO field crews are on site tracking the fountains, lava flows, and spattering from multiple fissures as conditions allow and are reporting information to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

Volcanic gas emissions remain very high from the fissure eruptions. Trade wind conditions are bringing vog to the south and west sides of the Island of Hawaii. Afternoon easterly winds may bring vog to communities in the Volcano area.

The ocean entry is a hazardous area. Hazards include walking on uneven, glassy lava flow surfaces and around unstable, vertical sea cliffs. Venturing too close to an ocean entry on land or the ocean exposes you to flying debris from sudden explosive interaction between lava and water. Also, the lava delta is unstable because it is built on unconsolidated lava fragments and sand. This loose material can easily be eroded away by surf, causing the new land to become unsupported and slide into the sea. In several instances, such collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Additionally, the interaction of lava with the ocean creates "laze", a corrosive seawater plume laden with hydrochloric acid and fine volcanic particles that can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

Magma continues to be supplied to the lower East Rift Zone. Earthquake locations have not moved farther downrift in the past few days and the number of located earthquakes remains low. Seismicity remains relatively low with numerous small magnitude earthquakes and low amplitude background tremor.

Additional ground cracking and outbreaks of lava in the area of the active fissures are possible. Residents downslope of the region of fissures should heed all Hawaii County Civil Defense messages and warnings.

USGS/HVO continues to monitor the lower East Rift Zone activity 24/7 in coordination with Hawaii County Civil Defense.

[BFDwager]

Originally Posted by BFDwager

Pele' reclaimed the fish ponds/tide pools! Was such a beautiful area.

[sailfish]

10:00 p.m.

Most of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's been closed for four weeks due to volcanic ash, damaging earthquakes, and continuing explosions at Halemaumau Crater. There's concern about cracks near the Holei Sea Arch. As things currently stand there's no estimate on when the park will reopen.

Yesterday's 5 point 5 magnitude earthquake did yet more damage to the most popular place in the park which is the Jaggar Museum Overlook, ash continues to erupt out in a series of eruptions from Halema'umau'u and it's just not a safe place to be

The park is currently without water, and because there's been no visitors, it's estimated they've lost about $11 million dollars in revenue.