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LavaTalk: Kilauea Volcano status for Sunday (Sept 18)

Posted on 9:54 am, Sunday, September 18, 2016. Tags: , , , , ,

The 61g lava flow, extending southeast from PuÊ»u ʻŌʻō on KÄ«lauea’s south flank, continues to supply lava to the ocean near Kamokuna.

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Volcano Watch: KÄ«lauea ocean entry hazards – The plume is not your friend

Posted on 2:41 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2016. Tags: , , ,

People who venture too close to the perilous beauty of the Kamokuna ocean entry face real and present dangers.

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During today's overflight of KÄ«lauea Volcano's "61g" lava flow, the ocean entry appeared less robust, with only one small flow of active lava streaming over the sea cliff. The second, smaller ocean entry point, west of this main entry (noted in our July 29 photo), was not active at the time of the overflight. Photo taken Tuesday, August 2, 2016 courtesy of USGS/HVO

Kilauea’s 61g lava flow ocean entry is slowing, breakouts continue on land

Posted on 9:58 am, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Tags: , , , , , ,

The western portion of the ocean entry was not active during observations yesterday, such that its span was narrowed to about 492 feet since July 29.

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This morning, slow-moving pāhoehoe lava toes and lobes continued to break out from the active flow that crossed the "emergency route" gravel road on Kīlauea Volcano's south flank. Viewing these active breakouts requires a long (8-10 miles, round trip) and hot hike. It is essential for anyone attempting the hike to carry 2-3 quarts of drinking water per person. Sturdy shoes and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) are highly recommended. Early morning or late evening hikers should also carry a flashlight and extra batteries. For more safety info, please visit http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs152-00/ and https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/photosmultimedia/lava-safety-video.htm Photo taken Saturday, July 30, 2016 courtesy of USGS/HVO

Visitors to the active lava flow should be prepared for a long, hot and dusty hike

Posted on 9:38 am, Sunday, July 31, 2016. Tags: , , , , , ,

Viewing the active breakouts requires a long (8-10 miles, round trip) and hot hike. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is waiving their entrance fee on Monday (Aug 1) to celebrate the centennial of their establishment.

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Less than 24 hours after first reaching the sea in the early morning hours of July 26, lava spilling over the sea cliff and into the ocean had started building a foundation of loose lava fragments on which a new lava delta can form. Lava deltas are extremely dangerous because they can collapse into the ocean without warning, triggering explosions that hurl rocks on and off shore, and sending waves of scalding water onto the coast. The area of active lava pouring over this sea cliff is about 20 m (66 ft) wide and the cliff is about 20 m (66 ft) high. USGS photo.

Volcano Watch: Beware the perilous beauty of lava entering the ocean

Posted on 5:21 pm, Thursday, July 28, 2016. Tags: , , , , ,

Four main hazards associated with lava flowing into the ocean include the sudden collapse of new land and adjacent sea cliffs into the ocean, explosions triggered by the collapse….

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Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō 61G lava flow tip stalls but breakouts still active

Posted on 11:04 am, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Tags: , , , ,

The 61G lava flow extending southeast of PuÊ»u ʻŌʻō towards the coastal plain on KÄ«lauea’s south flank remains active.

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Tip of 61G lava flow is 0.4 miles from coastal emergency road and is active

Posted on 10:31 am, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Tags: , , ,

As of midday Friday (July 15), the 61G lava flow front was about 730 m (0.4 miles) from the coastal emergency road and 870 m (0.5 miles) from the ocean. The leading tip of the flow was active on Friday and the area around the flow tip has widened.

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The leading tip of the flow has moved only 40 m (130 feet) since yesterday's mapping and the lava activity at the tip was still very weak. The leading lava lobe had a dull surface and rough texture suggesting that it may have cooled somewhat within the flow interior. Photo taken Sunday, July 10, 2016 courtesy of USGS/HVO

Lava flow front slows on the coastal plain

Posted on 2:30 pm, Monday, July 11, 2016. Tags: , , ,

The active lava flow southeast of PuÊ»u ʻŌʻō continued to move across the coastal plain on KÄ«lauea’s south flank although progress has been slow during the past two days.

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Puʻu ʻŌʻō southeast lava flow about a mile from the ocean

Posted on 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Tags: , , , , ,

When mapped on Tuesday afternoon (July 5), the lava flow front had advanced nearly 0.5 miles since Monday; the flow front was about 1.1 miles from the ocean.

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