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.
‘Robust eruptive activity’ persists
KAILUA-KONA — Eruption of lava and ground cracking continues Wednesday in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivision in Puna.
‘Essentially safe’: Officials say fears of gas release mitigated as 10 of 11 PGV wells ‘quenched’
Explosive eruptions continue at Kilauea summit, lava continues to flow slowly toward PGV property
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an explosive eruption at Kilauea summit occurred at about 3:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Too close for comfort: Lava closes in on PGV power plant; Civil Defense prepares for possibility of gas release
Lava enters Puna Geothermal Venture property
HILO — A small lava flow from fissure No. 22 has entered the Puna Geothermal Venture property in Puna.
Lava destroys more structures in Puna
HILO — Lava from Kilauea Volcano has destroyed several more structures in lower Puna, authorties say.
EPA: Hawaii Island leads nation in sulfur dioxide emissions
HONOLULU — Hawaii Island has the highest rate of sulfur dioxide emission in the nation, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a distinction established before this month’s toxic eruptions began pouring from Kilauea Volcano.
Lava update: Flows still entering ocean, gas levels remain high
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported at 8:30 a.m. today that eruptive lava activity at multiple fissures continues with two flows entering the ocean.
Eruption could take mental toll on adults, children
HILO — The current volcanic activity in lower Puna and at the summit of Kilauea volcano can take a mental toll on those who are impacted, including children.
Kilauea explosion described as ‘a real dynamic situation’
HILO — A U.S. Geological Survey geologist described the explosion at 4:17 a.m. today at Halema‘uma‘u crater on Kilauea’s summit “a big event that got people’s attention but not with widespread impact.”
Explosive eruption at Kilauea summit confirmed, ash plume to cover surrounding areas
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an explosive eruption occurred at Kilauea’s summit at 4:17 a.m. Thursday morning.
Ige forms joint task force to ‘streamline military response’ to Kilauea eruption
HILO — Gov. David Ige announced the formation of a dual-status command joint task force for the Kilauea eruption that would allow Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara to command active military personnel and the Hawaii National Guard.
Ashfall Advisory canceled
The National Weather Service has cancelled the Ashfall Advisory as of 8:33 a.m. this morning. Volcanic emissions from Halemaumau Crater have decreased since Tuesday evening. The NWS could reissue the advisory as conditions warrant.
Amount of ash in plume above Kilauea Volcano decreases
PAHOA — A geophysicist says a plume that’s rising from the Kilauea Volcano summit does not contain as much ash as it did on Tuesday.
Geologists say ‘big one’ still possible as ash cloud rises from Kilauea
Several fissures active, producing spatter, HVO reports
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that several fissures are actively producing spatter, however, the flow from fissure 17 has not advanced since Tuesday, according to a Wednesday morning update from Hawaii County Civil Defense.
As lava destroys homes, owners ask: Am I covered?
HONOLULU — Patricia Deter moved from Oregon to Hawaii to be closer to her two daughters, but the Kilauea Volcano burned down her home only a month after she bought it.
New fissure opens in Lanipuna Gardens
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, a new fissure has opened in the Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision northeast of fissure 19.
Roads open, but lava still spews
HILO — As lava continued to flow from a fissure in Lanipuna Gardens late Monday, officials were considering contingencies if the lava cuts off a major highway.
