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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
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2018 Kilauea Volcano East Rift Zone Eruption
Just saw this:
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wi...ption-54885800
I'm adventurous enough to still visit if earthquake chances are <5%. But if main attractions close, I'd be more worried.
What do you guys think? Would it be better to visit Kauai or Oahu instead?
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wi...ption-54885800
I'm adventurous enough to still visit if earthquake chances are <5%. But if main attractions close, I'd be more worried.
What do you guys think? Would it be better to visit Kauai or Oahu instead?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Oct 25, 2018 at 5:21 am Reason: retitled thread
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I would still go, but you do not say when, where, etc. What are you worried about being closed? There is a reason it is called the Big Island, if you are in Waikoloa, you would probably never know there was an active volcano.
If I were planning on staying in Lower Puna sometime soon, I might rethink it and stay somewhere else.....
If I were planning on staying in Lower Puna sometime soon, I might rethink it and stay somewhere else.....
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Just saw this:
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wi...ption-54885800
I'm adventurous enough to still visit if earthquake chances are <5%. But if main attractions close, I'd be more worried.
What do you guys think? Would it be better to visit Kauai or Oahu instead?
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wi...ption-54885800
I'm adventurous enough to still visit if earthquake chances are <5%. But if main attractions close, I'd be more worried.
What do you guys think? Would it be better to visit Kauai or Oahu instead?
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Whatever you decide to do, make sure you are well-informed by monitoring the status of the volcano:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
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https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/03/us/ki...rnd/index.html
Evacuations affect area around Puna - so I think Volcano national park and Halemaumau crater are still fully open.
I read that past eruptions were isolated into a single region and everywhere else is pretty safe.
Any recommendations for lava tours and do you guys think it's worth it?
Evacuations affect area around Puna - so I think Volcano national park and Halemaumau crater are still fully open.
I read that past eruptions were isolated into a single region and everywhere else is pretty safe.
Any recommendations for lava tours and do you guys think it's worth it?
#6
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This is a big deal. Ten thousand residents affected. Lava pouring from vent. National guard activated.
Latest: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
"Issued: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:35 PM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number:
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Volcanic Activity Summary:
An eruption has commenced in the Leilani Estates subdivision in the lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano. Shortly before 5 pm, lava was confirmed at the surface in the eastern end of the subdivision. Hawaii County Civil Defense is on scene and coordinating needed response including evacuation of a portion of the Leilani subdivision.
Residents of the lower Puna District should remain alert, review individual, family, and business emergency plans, and watch for further information about the status of the volcano. Hawaii County Civil Defense messages may be found at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.
Recent Observations:
New ground cracks were reported in Leilani Estates late this afternoon. White, hot vapor and blue fume emanated from an area of cracking in the eastern part of the subdivision. Spatter began erupting shortly before 5 pm.
HVO and the County of Hawaii are on the ground and conducting overflights to further identify characterize activity and identify the direction of flowing lava.
Hazard Analysis:
Areas downslope of the erupting vent are at risk of lava inundation. At this time, the general area of the Leilani subdivision appears at greatest risk.
The opening phases of fissure eruptions are dynamic. Additional vents and new lava outbreaks may occur and at this time it is not possible to say where new vents may occur."
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
I do not believe that there is any lava pouring out at an ocean spot, so boat tours would be senseless. Roads are being blocked to prevent access to the fissure.
Here is a map of the generally-affected area:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...edia_maps.html
Latest: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
"Issued: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:35 PM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number:
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Volcanic Activity Summary:
An eruption has commenced in the Leilani Estates subdivision in the lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano. Shortly before 5 pm, lava was confirmed at the surface in the eastern end of the subdivision. Hawaii County Civil Defense is on scene and coordinating needed response including evacuation of a portion of the Leilani subdivision.
Residents of the lower Puna District should remain alert, review individual, family, and business emergency plans, and watch for further information about the status of the volcano. Hawaii County Civil Defense messages may be found at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts/.
Recent Observations:
New ground cracks were reported in Leilani Estates late this afternoon. White, hot vapor and blue fume emanated from an area of cracking in the eastern part of the subdivision. Spatter began erupting shortly before 5 pm.
HVO and the County of Hawaii are on the ground and conducting overflights to further identify characterize activity and identify the direction of flowing lava.
Hazard Analysis:
Areas downslope of the erupting vent are at risk of lava inundation. At this time, the general area of the Leilani subdivision appears at greatest risk.
The opening phases of fissure eruptions are dynamic. Additional vents and new lava outbreaks may occur and at this time it is not possible to say where new vents may occur."
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...ea/status.html
I do not believe that there is any lava pouring out at an ocean spot, so boat tours would be senseless. Roads are being blocked to prevent access to the fissure.
Here is a map of the generally-affected area:
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes...edia_maps.html
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; May 4, 2018 at 3:31 am Reason: consecutive posts merged
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https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/03/us/ki...rnd/index.html
Evacuations affect area around Puna - so I think Volcano national park and Halemaumau crater are still fully open.
I read that past eruptions were isolated into a single region and everywhere else is pretty safe.
Any recommendations for lava tours and do you guys think it's worth it?
Evacuations affect area around Puna - so I think Volcano national park and Halemaumau crater are still fully open.
I read that past eruptions were isolated into a single region and everywhere else is pretty safe.
Any recommendations for lava tours and do you guys think it's worth it?
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Volcanoes National Park will close today for an indefinite period of time.
Most of HVNP to Close Due to Possible Summit Explosion Big Island Now
Most of HVNP to Close Due to Possible Summit Explosion Big Island Now
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Volcano House closing as well.
https://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com
https://www.hawaiivolcanohouse.com
SEISMIC ACTIVITY AT KILAUEA VOLCANO
Volcano House and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will close Friday, May 11 to ensure the safety of our guests and park visitors due to the possibility of a steam event and ash fall at the summit of Kilauea Volcano. Both the park and our property will reopen once it is safe to do so.
Volcano House and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will close Friday, May 11 to ensure the safety of our guests and park visitors due to the possibility of a steam event and ash fall at the summit of Kilauea Volcano. Both the park and our property will reopen once it is safe to do so.