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Kilauea Message Thu, 31 May 2018 20:19:34 HST
The Fissure 8 lava flow front that is moving downslope toward the Four Corners area crossed Railroad Avenue at about 7:30 PM HST.
Kilauea Message Thu, 31 May 2018 14:10:42 HST
As of last night, area covered by lava from Kīlauea LERZ eruption equal to 5.5 square miles (3534 acres). Highest temperature from F8 measured today, 2039 F (1115 C).
Kilauea Message Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:36 HST
The F8 lava flow in the vicinity of Noni Farms road continued downslope overnight. Helicopter observations at 6:15 AM HST show it following a steepest descent path towards Four Corners, and it is 2.2 miles from that junction.
Kilauea Message Thu, 31 May 2018 03:00:47 HST
Overflows from west side of the F8 flow at Makamae street in Leilani Estates have moved north and crossed Kahukai as part of a small breakout. Lava is filling a low area at the Makamae/Kahukai intersection.
Kilauea Message Thu, 31 May 2018 00:45:37 HST
F8 flow at Highway 132 advancing slowly, 40-60 yards/hour; front is 2.7 miles above Four Corners. F8 foumtains continues; overflows from west side of flow field covering new ground in Leilani at Kahukai and Makamae streets.
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:12 HST
This afternoon’s overflight showed lava from F18 within 0.5 miles of Hwy 137. F8 still producing up to 200 ft lava fountains w/ flows ~2.6 miles above Four Corners, advancing in pauses and surges.
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 15:59:09 HST
This afternoon’s overflight showed lava from F18 within 0.5 miles of Hwy 137. F8 still producing up to 200 ft lava fountains w/ flows ~2.6 miles above Four Corners, advancing in pauses and surges.
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 07:27:31 HST
07:25 HST: This morning's overflight showed lava from F18 within 0.65 miles of Highway 137, advancing ~100 yards/hour. Lava from F8 is ~2.8 miles above Four Corners and advancing in pauses and surges (up to ~600 yards/hour).
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 05:15:04 HST
5:15 AM HST: Overflight planned for 6:00 AM HST to assess advance of lava flows from Fissures 8 and 18. Earthquakes continue in summit area, where a few minor ash emissions have been recorded.
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 02:34:14 HST
02:30 HST: F8 flow has left hwy 132 in the vicinity of Noni Farms road and is following a steepest line of descent that would take it to Four Corners. Recent advance rates are about 200 yards/hour. F8 fountains remain strong.
Kilauea Message Wed, 30 May 2018 00:21:42 HST
12:20 AM HST: A fast-moving lava flow is traveling down hwy 132 and is currently near the intersection of Noni Farms road. It advanced ~800 yards over 80 minutes. The flow is fed by continued strong fountaining from Fissure 8.
Kilauea Message Tue, 29 May 2018 23:36:53 HST
Lava flows are advancing along highway 132 from Fissure 8 (near Noni Farms road) and toward coast from Fissure 18 (~0.75 miles from highway 137). Summit seismicity is elevated with several felt earthquakes in the last few hours.
