Hawaii Tribune-Herald

‘This is heartbreaking’: More than two dozen homes lost to lava in Puna

May. 07, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

After what appeared like a brief reprieve from a volcanic eruption on Saturday, Kilauea volcano came roaringback with a vengeance overnight Saturday and through Sunday, spewing lava from multiple fissures in LeilaniEstates.

Lava lake drops as eruptions continue in Puna

May. 07, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the summit lava lake near the top of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National park has dropped significantly over the past few days, and Sunday evening it was roughly 240 yards below the crater rim.

Volcano Watch: What a day! Eruptions, earthquakes, and a lower lava lake

May. 06, 2018 • Updated 10:31 a.m.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory was unable to issue Volcano Watch by its regular Thursday deadline due to unfolding events on Kilauea Volcano. Little did we know that Friday would be even more hectic.

Civil Defense: 26 homes destroyed by lava

May. 06, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

A total of 26 homes have been destroyed by lava from Kilauea volcano in Leilani Estates subdivision, Hawaii County Civil Defense said Sunday afternoon. That’s 12 more homes destroyed since the Sunday morning count.

Four more homes destroyed by lava, two new fissures reported

May. 06, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Four more homes have been destroyed by lava from Kilauea volcano in Leilani Estates subdivision, bringing the total of residential structures destroyed at nine, Hawaii County Civil Defense said Sunday morning.

Four more homes destroyed by lava, two new fissures reported

May. 06, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Lava erupts from fourth vent in Leilani Estates

May. 04, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a fourth volcanic vent has opened in Leilani Estates.

Evacuations ordered as lava erupts in Leilani Estates

May. 04, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

A volcanic eruption forced the evacuation of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens in Puna on Thursday after fountains of lava burst through cracks in the middle of a residential street.

Ige signs emergency proclamation following Leilani lava eruption

May. 03, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Governor David Ige has signed an emergency proclamation after an eruption of lava forced the evacuation of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

‘Stay vigilant’: Officials warn lava could surface anywhere from Pu‘u ‘O‘o to Kapoho

May. 03, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Hawaii County officials are advising lower Puna residents to be prepared to evacuate should a new eruption occur on Kilauea’s East RiftZone.

Partial evacuation of Leilani Estates ordered as lava erupts

May. 03, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

A partial evacuation Leilani Estates has been ordered after lava was confirmed to have erupted from a crack in Mohala Street.

New ‘lava breakout’ possible on Kilauea’s East Rift Zone, HVO says

May. 01, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

A new volcanic vent could open on Kilauea’s East Rift Zone following a swarm of earthquakes and the collapse of the Pu‘u ‘O‘o crater floor, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says.

Volcano Watch: A busy time at Kilauea Volcano’s summit and East Rift Zone

Apr. 29, 2018 • Updated 10:31 a.m.

The last few weeks have been exciting for volcano watchers on Hawaii Island, especially for visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Jaggar Museum overlook, where views of the active summit lava lake within Halemaʻumaʻu have been spectacular.

Kalapana residents to county: Don’t move lava viewing area parking

Apr. 27, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Don’t forget about the residents. That was one of the takeaway messages from a meeting Wednesday evening in Pahoa about changes Hawaii County plans to make to its public lava viewing and parking area, including a crackdown on unauthorized vendors.

Recent overflows largest seen at Kilauea lava lake in 10 years

Apr. 26, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Kilauea’s summit lava lake continued to be filled to the brim Wednesday following additional overflows onto the floor of Halema‘uma‘u Crater.

Lava lake spills onto Halema‘uma‘u Crater floor

Apr. 24, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Kilauea’s summit lava lake covered nearly 40 acres of Halema‘uma‘u after rising over the top of Overlook crater.

Lava lake spills onto Halema‘uma‘u Crater floor

Apr. 23, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Kilauea’s summit lava lake remained high Monday morning after spilling onto the floor of Halema‘uma‘u Crater this weekend.

Volcano Watch: Do recent changes herald the opening of a new vent on Pu‘u ‘O‘o?

Apr. 22, 2018 • Updated 10:31 a.m.

In recent years, scientists have made significant improvements in developing sophisticated models of howvolcanoes work. The ultimate goal is to develop models that allow us to forecast new activity.

Vendors face relocation: County responding to safety concerns near lava viewing area in Kalapana

Apr. 20, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Hawaii County is clamping down on vendors near its designated lava viewing area at the end of Highway 130 in Kalapana.

Kilauea summit lava lake rises

Apr. 17, 2018 • Updated 10:37 a.m.

Kilauea’s summit lava lake is the highest it’s been in more than a year.

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