Last edit by: 747FC
Map showing locations of current fissures and eruptive activity: https://hawaiicountygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3428cd9282ff431c865eb32761793078
Vog Measurement and Predictions:
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/current/index.cgi
Vog Measurement and Predictions:
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/current/index.cgi
2018 Kilauea Volcano East Rift Zone Eruption
#31
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Most of the island is fine. If you need to say a prayer, speak to Pele, as she's the only one that matters.
#32
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This is the most recently-released map of the lave flows. Note that the flow from fissure 17 is following the blue line (steepest descent), which would bring it directly over Highway 137, further isolating nearby communities:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observato.../image-423.jpg
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observato.../image-423.jpg
#33
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This is the most recently-released map of the lave flows. Note that the flow from fissure 17 is following the blue line (steepest descent), which would bring it directly over Highway 137, further isolating nearby communities:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observato.../image-423.jpg
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observato.../image-423.jpg
I am reminded of whenever there might be an earthquake in LA that well-meaning people might check up to see if I'm ok. Accordingly, if you're headed toward KOA, absent some catastrophic explosion which results in an ash cloud that pollutes the airspace, I wouldn't cancel.
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This is the best map I have seen. It is interactive, and if you click on each fissure on the left, it tells about it.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...402006836&z=13
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...402006836&z=13
#36
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Red Alert!
Ash spewing to heights of 12k ft, possibly endangering aviation:
"VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
As of early this morning, eruption of ash from the Overlook vent within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea Volcano's summit has generally increased in intensity. Ash has been rising nearly continuously from the vent and drifting downwind to the southwest. Ashfall and vog (volcanic air pollution) has been reported in Pahala, about 18 miles downwind. NWS radar and pilot reports indicate the top of the ash cloud is as high as 10,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level, but this may be expected to vary depending on the vigor of activity and wind conditions.
Ash emission from the Kilauea summit vent will likely be variable with periods of increased and decreased intensity depending on the occurrence of rockfalls into the vent and other changes within the vent.
At any time, activity may become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing ballistic projectiles near the vent."
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
"VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
As of early this morning, eruption of ash from the Overlook vent within Halemaumau crater at Kilauea Volcano's summit has generally increased in intensity. Ash has been rising nearly continuously from the vent and drifting downwind to the southwest. Ashfall and vog (volcanic air pollution) has been reported in Pahala, about 18 miles downwind. NWS radar and pilot reports indicate the top of the ash cloud is as high as 10,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level, but this may be expected to vary depending on the vigor of activity and wind conditions.
Ash emission from the Kilauea summit vent will likely be variable with periods of increased and decreased intensity depending on the occurrence of rockfalls into the vent and other changes within the vent.
At any time, activity may become more explosive, increasing the intensity of ash production and producing ballistic projectiles near the vent."
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
#37
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This is one natural event (I don't consider it a "natural disaster" because it is just doing what a known active volcano will do) where no one needs to get hurt, no one needs to get stuck, and most people can get their most valuable possessions not affixed to the property out, as long as they act in a timely manner.
I am reminded of whenever there might be an earthquake in LA that well-meaning people might check up to see if I'm ok. Accordingly, if you're headed toward KOA, absent some catastrophic explosion which results in an ash cloud that pollutes the airspace, I wouldn't cancel.
I am reminded of whenever there might be an earthquake in LA that well-meaning people might check up to see if I'm ok. Accordingly, if you're headed toward KOA, absent some catastrophic explosion which results in an ash cloud that pollutes the airspace, I wouldn't cancel.
While one might be able to outrun the lava, one can't escape the turmoil caused by it. This is a natural disaster, as much as Tohoku, Montserrat, Katrina, Sandy, Andrew, and any other force of nature that destroys everything in its path and wreaks havoc for survivors.
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Any event where you can get out in an orderly fashion, hopefully with your precious material goods, and primarily, with your life ... well, that is my point.
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Here is a display of the current impact (pretty bad at the time I posted):
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/hysplit/animate.cgi?domain=bigis&variable=so4
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/hysplit/animate.cgi?domain=bigis&variable=so4
#41
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We visited the Big Island less than two months ago and stayed in the Puna area. The Volcano is a major attraction for, and we don't care much for the hustle&bustle around Kona. If we were to go now, I don't think we'd cancel but probably focus more on activities north of Hilo or even in the Kohala area, trying to be upwind of vog. It's a big island and there is much that can be done, not the whole island is a disaster zone, and witnessing the eruption may provide an extra thrill for some as well.
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