Volcano update: Fissure 7 reactivates, several lava flows currently entering ocean

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Thursday afternoon that the middle portion of the fissure system in the Lower East Rift Zone continues to be the most active.

There are currently three lava flows entering the ocean between Pohoiki Bay and MacKenzie State Park, around Highway 137 mile markers 12 to 14. Lava eruption continues in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens from fissure 22, which is feeding the two other ocean entries.

Fissure 7 reactivated this morning and is actively fountaining lava. The flow is moving towards the east into Leilani Estates. So far, it has covered Kaupili and Mohala Streets, between Leilani Avenue and the fissure line. The flow continues to be active.