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| Lava continues to take out homes, fishponds, the reef at Kapoho.Image from Ikaika Marzo/Big Island Video News |
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported today on vigorous lava eruptions continuing on the East Rift Zone. Fissure 8 in the Leailani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens area is very active, fountaining and producing a large channelized flow down to Kapoho Bay, as well as burning, crushing and paving more inland homes, farms and wildlife areas.
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Overflight photograph at approximately 6:13 a.m. this morning shows the lava flow originating from Fissure 8 entering Kapoho Bay. The ocean entry began yesterday evening. USGS photo |
"Pele's hair and other lightweight volcanic glass from high fountaining of Fissure 8 are falling downwind of the fissure and accumulating on the ground within Leilani Estates. Winds may waft lighter particles to greater distances. Residents are urged to minimize exposure to these volcanic particles, which can cause skin and eye irritation similar to volcanic ash."
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| See video from the helicopter overflight on June 4,showing lava inundating Kapoho Bay. USGS Video |
The area covered by lava reached about 20 square kilometers, equalling 5,000 acres, HVO reported.
Civil Defense director Talmadge Magno said there are about 500 houses in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland and that most of the impact so far in on the Beach Lots. Before the lava flowed into Kapoho Beach Lots, he said, 117 houses were taken out in the mauka farms lands.
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| See more video from the helicopter overflight on June 4, showing lava inundating Kapoho Bay. USGS Video |
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EARTHQUAKES, ASH, AND UNPREDICTABILITY prevent reopening of the most popular areas of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, as it approaches the fourth week of closure of two-thirds of the park.
A record number of earthquakes, some of them damaging, corrosive volcanic ash, and continuing explosions from Halema‘uma‘u, the summit crater of Kīlauea Volcano, are keeping the park closed, said a statement issued from Hawai`i Volcanoes today.
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| The arch at the bottom of Chain of Craters Road is cracked on its mauka side. It is one of the many popular attractions at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park that are off limits until seismicity and explosive eruptions decline, and the park facilities deemed safe for the public. NPS photo |
but we cannot provide safe access to the
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| Ash and a crack in the popular plaza that overlooks Halema`uma`u Crater outside Jaggar Museum. NPS Photo |
In addition, the park remains without running water. Newly formed earth cracks observed near Hōlei Sea Arch on a recent overflight concern park officials. Crater Rim Drive and Hilina Pali Road near Kulanaokuaiki Campground are impassable in places.
Although U.S Geological Survey aerial footage last week revealed that the former eruption site (unofficially called the “overlook vent”) within Halema‘uma‘u appears to be plugged with rock and other volcanic debris, explosions and resulting ash fall continue. The vent expanded from about 12 acres to more than 100 acres in May, following the ongoing explosions and collapses.
“Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell when we can reopen the Kīlauea section of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
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| The waterline into the Kilauea unit of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is under repair, after earthquakes. NPS Photo |
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KILAUEA SUMMIT EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITY HAS BEEN LOW SINCE the explosive eruption on Sunday, but is slowly increasing, reported Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in its 6 p.m. update.
"Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halema`uma`u continues in response to persistent subsidence. We expect that earthquake rates may increase in the coming hours to days and culminate in another small explosion, following the pattern of the past few weeks."
HVO reported that over the last week, "sulfur dioxide passively degassing from the volcano's summit has decreased, but emission rates remain high enough to impact air quality in downwind regions. Additional bursts of gas released with intermittent explosive activity are also transported downwind and may temporarily affect air quality as well." For forecasts of where ash would fall under forecast wind conditions, consult the Ash3D model .
DESPITE PREDICTIONS OF ASHFALL in Pāhala and farther into Kaʻū, the air remained good for S02 for most of yesterday and today. Ocean View and Volcano air were also without
S02 problems today. As of 8:30 p.m., Ocean View and Kona were rated unhealthy for sensitive groups in the measurement of particulates. Pahala was rated moderate.
MEETINGS ON ASH AND SO2 WILL BE HELD at Cooper Center in Volcano Village on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. The location is at 19-4030 Wright Road. An Ocean View meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m.. The location is at Ocean View Community Center
92-8924 Leilani Circle Ocean View. The meetings will bring together health, science and Civil Defense officials to meet with the public.
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KILAUEA SUMMIT EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITY HAS BEEN LOW SINCE the explosive eruption on Sunday, but is slowly increasing, reported Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in its 6 p.m. update.
"Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halema`uma`u continues in response to persistent subsidence. We expect that earthquake rates may increase in the coming hours to days and culminate in another small explosion, following the pattern of the past few weeks."
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| Many cracks will require much repair of roads within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. NPS Photo |
DESPITE PREDICTIONS OF ASHFALL in Pāhala and farther into Kaʻū, the air remained good for S02 for most of yesterday and today. Ocean View and Volcano air were also without
S02 problems today. As of 8:30 p.m., Ocean View and Kona were rated unhealthy for sensitive groups in the measurement of particulates. Pahala was rated moderate.
MEETINGS ON ASH AND SO2 WILL BE HELD at Cooper Center in Volcano Village on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. The location is at 19-4030 Wright Road. An Ocean View meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m.. The location is at Ocean View Community Center
92-8924 Leilani Circle Ocean View. The meetings will bring together health, science and Civil Defense officials to meet with the public.
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Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook Vent, Wide Angle, from Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory Observation Tower, June 4, 4:42 p.m. USGS photo |
CITIZEN SCIENCE IS WANTED TO HELP STUDY ASH from Kīlauea Volcano, said David Danby, who works with USGS, specializing in ash and vog emissions and impacts. He gave a presentation at last Wednesday's meeting of health, science and Civil Defense officials in Pāhala.
"What we do when you experience ash fall is try to collect it, and take it back to the lab to analyze it and see what kind of danger it poses to the community," said Danby. "This usually takes two different paths. The first is to see whether or not there is material you can breathe in. Because not everything that comes out the summit and deposits here in the community is respirable, something that you can breath in." In the lab, the scientists determines whether the ash presents any respiratory hazards.
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| Volcanic ash covers Highway 11 near Namakani-Pio Campground, about 4 miles east of Volcano Village. Photo by Rachel Baker |
He said the USGS analysis attempts "to make sure we can provide appropriate advice in terms of covering water supplies. Working on best practices in agriculture, including protecting livestock health, is another goal."
Inviting the public to collect ash samples, said that "Citizen science is a big part of what we do. Would love Kaʻū residents to collect ash samples." He said there is a platform for collecting and volunteers can go online to learn more. He said citizens can help by "You collecting a sample of ash on a clean service and passing it our way and we will analyze it and get all the information to share back with the community."
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TUESDAY, JUNE 5
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, Jun 5 (Committees)/6 (Council), Hilo. Mon/Tue, Jun 18 (Committees)/19 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Volunteer Clean-Up w/Hawai‘i Outdoor Institute, Tue, Jun 5, contact in advance for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. Space limited. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, wildhawaii.org
Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue, Jun 5, 4-6pm, Jun 19, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue, Jun 5, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Wed, Jun 6 (Council), Hilo. Mon/Tue, Jun 18 (Committees)/19 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
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AdvoCATS, Wed, Jun 6, 7-5pm, Ocean View Community Center. Free Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, Jun 5 (Committees)/6 (Council), Hilo. Mon/Tue, Jun 18 (Committees)/19 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Volunteer Clean-Up w/Hawai‘i Outdoor Institute, Tue, Jun 5, contact in advance for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. Space limited. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, wildhawaii.orgDiscovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue, Jun 5, 4-6pm, Jun 19, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue, Jun 5, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Wed, Jun 6 (Council), Hilo. Mon/Tue, Jun 18 (Committees)/19 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
AdvoCATS, Wed, Jun 6, 7-5pm, Ocean View Community Center. Free Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
Veteran's Center, Thu, Jun 7, 8:30-12:30pm, Jun 21, 8:30-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. VA benefits and individual counseling services. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org
Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, Jun 7, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
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SATURDAY, JUNE 9
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Kāwā Volunteer Day, Sat, Jun 9, 9:30am, Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, or 561-9111. nmok.org
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Stained Glass Basics II, Sun, Jun 10, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Niʻaulani Campus, Hale Hoʻomana at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Prerequisite: Stained Glass Basics I. $90/VAC Member, $100/non-Member, plus $30 supply fee. Register in advance. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, Jun 10 & 24, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower on this free, easy, one-mile walk. Free. nps.gov/HAVO
Meet Candidate Raina Whiting, candidate for state Rep., Dist. 3. Sun, June 10, 2-3:30pm, Punaluʻu Bake Shop, upper pavilion. Bring prepared, written questions for the candidate. Light refreshments provided. Questions? Ezmerelda5@gmail.com, mgw1955@gmail.com, voteRaina.com
Veteran's Center, Thu, Jun 7, 8:30-12:30pm, Jun 21, 8:30-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. VA benefits and individual counseling services. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org
Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu, Jun 7, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Pancake Breakfast & Raffle, Sat, Jun 9, 8-11am, Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Stained Glass Basics II, Sat & Sun, Jun 9 & 10, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Niʻaulani Campus, Hale Hoʻomana at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Prerequisite: Stained Glass Basics I. $90/VAC Member, $100/non-Member, plus $30 supply fee. Register in advance. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat, Jun 9, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Discover Hawaiian goddesses and the natural phenomena they represent on this free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO
Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat, Jun 9, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Discover Hawaiian goddesses and the natural phenomena they represent on this free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO
Kāwā Volunteer Day, Sat, Jun 9, 9:30am, Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, or 561-9111. nmok.orgZentangle: Stacks and Dangle Designs for a Dr. Seuss-Inspired Whimsical Garden, Sat, Jun 9, 10-1pm, $30/VAC Member, $35/non-Member, $10 supply fee. Basic knowledge of Zentangle recommended by not required. Register at volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222.
CANCELLED: Jazz in the Forest Concert, Sat, Jun 9. The July concert is also cancelled. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Stained Glass Basics II, Sun, Jun 10, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Niʻaulani Campus, Hale Hoʻomana at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Prerequisite: Stained Glass Basics I. $90/VAC Member, $100/non-Member, plus $30 supply fee. Register in advance. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, Jun 10 & 24, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower on this free, easy, one-mile walk. Free. nps.gov/HAVO
Meet Candidate Raina Whiting, candidate for state Rep., Dist. 3. Sun, June 10, 2-3:30pm, Punaluʻu Bake Shop, upper pavilion. Bring prepared, written questions for the candidate. Light refreshments provided. Questions? Ezmerelda5@gmail.com, mgw1955@gmail.com, voteRaina.com
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ONGOING
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program will take sign-ups in Kaʻū, through Jun 29 (closed Jun 11).In Nā’ālehu, it will take place at the Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council office, back of Senior Center, Wed-Fri, 8-1pm, 929-9263.
In Ocean View, it will take place at Ocean View Community Center, Mon and Tue, 8-1pm.
In Pāhala, it will take place at the Edmund Olson Trust Office, Tue and Wed, 8:30-12:30pm. See more for eligibility requirements and application.
Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program: Hawai‘i State Public Library System, through Jul 14, statewide & online. Register and log reading at librarieshawaii.beanstack.org or at a local library. Free. Reading rewards, activities, and programs for children, teens, & adults. 2018 participants have a chance to win a Roundtrip for four to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies.
Park Rangers invite the public to downtown Hilo to learn about the volcanic activity, to get their NPS Passport Book stamped, and to experience the Hawaiian cultural connection to volcanoes. Rangers are providing programs at the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center at 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Tuesday through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Sign Up for the Nāʻālehu Independence Day Parade, to be held June 30. If interested, call Debra McIntosh at 929-9872.
Tūtū and Me Offers Home Visits to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 464-9634.
Volcano Forest Runs Registration Open through Friday, August 17, at 6 p.m. Half marathon $85, 10K $45, 5K $30. Registration increases August 1: half marathon to $95, 10K to $55, and 5K to $35. Race is run from Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village on Saturday, August 18.
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