Hawaii County Civil Defense interactive map of roadblocks, subdivisions, and eruption fissures: hawaii247.com/lavamap
USGS Resources related to the 2018 Kilauea Lower East Rift Zone eruption and Summit Activity
KÄ«lauea Eruption Information Resources: www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/
Crowdsourced Kilauea Eruption lavaflow map here.
Livestream webcam of Kilauea summit here.
EPA gas monitor data to www.epa.gov/kilaueaairdata.
Kilauea Eruption Update
Map as of 12:00 p.m. HST, July 6, 2018. Given the dynamic nature of KÄ«lauea’s lower East Rift Zone eruption, with changing vent locations, fissures starting and stopping, and varying rates of lava effusion, map details shown here are accurate as of the date/time noted. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015.
This thermal map shows the fissure system and lava flows as of 6 am on Friday, July 6. The fountain at Fissure 8 remains active, with the lava flow entering the ocean at Kapoho. Small flows were observed today near Fissure 22. The black and white area is the extent of the thermal map. Temperature in the thermal image is displayed as gray-scale values, with the brightest pixels indicating the hottest areas. The thermal map was constructed by stitching many overlapping oblique thermal images collected by a handheld thermal camera during a helicopter overflight of the flow field. The base is a copyrighted color satellite image (used with permission) provided by Digital Globe.
This is a Civil Defense Message for 4 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2018.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that Fissure 8 continues to be very active and is feeding a lava channel to the ocean at Kapoho. The flow is producing a broad ocean entry along the shoreline and continues to expand into Kapoho Beach Lots and the Four Corners intersection.
The following policies remain in effect:
- Four Corners and Kapoho Beach Lots are closed to any access.
- Be aware that spill overs of the channel and other breakouts are possible on the active flow field, do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard.
The National Weather Service report potential thunderstorms this evening and tomorrow for lower Puna. Due to the potential thunderstorms, the following advisories are issued:
- Be aware of lightning; the best place to be is indoors.
- Expect possible interruptions in your utility services.
- Be on the alert for malfunctioning traffic signals. Please treat flashing traffic lights as a four-way stop.
Hawaii Police Department reports one lane of Highway 11 remains closed at the 30-mile marker near Volcano Golf Course subdivision due to a large sinkhole. An assessment will be performed to determine the status of the road.
Reminder, disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.
Starting Saturday, The Disaster Recovery Center will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. The Center is located at the Keaau High School Gym. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.
For more resources to help you recover from this disaster, please visit the county
website.(http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lava-related/)
Additionally, the Salvation Army is operating a distribution center at the Pahoa Community Center on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. If you have items you wish to donate, please coordinate with the Salvation Army at (808) 756-0306.
The Pahoa Post Office is open during normal business hours with temporary Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for mail and package distribution only for residents in the affected areas. No retail services on Sunday.
For your safety, heed warnings from Civil Defense officials and stay alert.
Ocean entry laze
Due to the lava entry at the ocean, the following policies are in effect:
- Access to the area is prohibited due to the laze hazard.
- Stay away from any ocean plume since it can change direction without warning.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is actively monitoring the ocean entry area and enforcing a 300-meter standoff zone. Only permitted tour boats are allowed in the area.
- Health hazards of laze include lung, eye and skin irritation.
- Be aware that the laze plume travels with the wind and can change direction without warning.
Get the latest Vog Predictions here: http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and Vog
Click on image for full description of air quality levels.
Volcanic gas emissions remain elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents in lower Puna.
- Severe conditions may exist such as choking and inability to breathe.
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) gas from fissures are especially dangerous for elderly, children/babies and people with respiratory problems.
County, State, and Federal partners continue to monitor the situation. You will be informed of any conditions that affect your safety.
Monitor vog levels and forecasts: People on Hawaii Island outside the area of volcanic activity are also advised to monitor levels of vog at https://vog.ivhhn.org
The residents of Puna are going through a very difficult time. We ask for your help and understanding.
Illustration of KÄ«lauea Volcano from the summit caldera to the lower East Rift Zone.
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