PAHOA — The June 27 lava flow is continuing on its path toward Pahoa Marketplace.
PAHOA — The June 27 lava flow is continuing on its path toward Pahoa Marketplace.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory officials say the flow still is advancing toward the shopping center and is expected to stay on that route as it passes through an area where two lines of steepest descent nearly converge.
“That’s what we would expect at this point unless something changes,” said Janet Babb, HVO spokeswoman.
“… Our expectation is it will continue to follow that flow path.”
The flow advanced 300 yards between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning and was about 2 miles from the shopping area, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
It was about 50 to 75 yards wide at its front, said Civil Defense Administrator Darryl Oliveira.
Oliveira said outreach with businesses in the area is continuing.
“We are trying to maintain as close communication with them as possible without creating additional fear and anxiety,” he said.