Scientists on the Big Island know the general direction Kilauea's magma is traveling, as it moves beneath Leilani Estates and along the East-Rift Zone.īut experts do not know where fissures will form, or where the lava will erupt - which is what makes the situation particularly unpredictable and dangerous.įurther seismic activity and cracks in the ground can be key indicators to suggest a fissure may soon appear. It is almost impossible to predict when and where a fissure will appear. “The camera is set to record images in a low-light mode, which is better able to see through the gas plume.”Ģ.45pm update: Residents warned to stay away from Leilani Estates area amid risk of further fissures The USGS states: “This image is from a temporary research camera positioned at the Halemaʻumaʻu Visitor Overlook, looking at a steep angle toward the eruptive vent in Halemaʻumaʻu. In one live feed on their website, you can view a video of a live panorama of Halemaʻumaʻu - with footage overlooking a vent from the Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook post. The USGS is constantly monitoring the extremely volatile volcano, which has been erupting continuously since 1983. The lava eruptions have destroyed five homes so fur.īut experts say the sulphur dioxide gas threatens to harm anyone who stays in the area.ģ.30pm update: How to watch Hawaii volcano eruption live feed and webcam stream Officials say nearly 2,000 people on Hawaii’s Big Island have had to leave their homes. That includes two that reopened on Saturday evening.Īnd officials have warned there will be more to follow along the rift zone. “Active venting of lava and hazardous fumes continues between Mohala and Pomaika’i Street.”Ħpm update: 9 fissures and more to followĪs of now, at least 9 fissure vents have been reported in the area. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said: “Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms 2 more fissures emerged between Leilani and Malama Street near Luana and Kupono Street last night, bringing the total number of fissures to 9 at this time. Officials say at least nine homes have now been destroyed and two more fissures opened up overnight. "I'm pretty happy that we did evacuate the whole neighbourhood and unfortunately some people are still in there and we need to get them out. He said: "Vents continue to open up, so we lost a few more structures. Talmadge Magno, Hawaii County Civil Defense administrator, has told news channel KHON there are some people in the disaster zone who still need to get out. The horrifying number comes shortly after it was disclosed that some of the 2,000 evacuees were given the opportunity to visit their homes to reclaim possessions they may have left behind.ĩ.30pm update: ‘Some people still need to leave’ Residents of Lanipuna Gardens have been banned from returning home to retrieve belongings due to the “dangerous volcanic gases”ĩ.40am: Kat Hopps takes over live reportingĤ.00am: The number of homes destroyed by the Kilauea volcano has risen to 26 More than 26 homes have been destroyed and 10 fissures have emerged, according to the latest update by Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency at 5.30pm local time (4.30am BST) on Sunday. USGS said lava fountains up to 100m (330ft) high were spewing into the air on Luana Road in the Leilani Estates area between Leilani and Malama. Residents have been warned to leave their Big Island homes immediately after more lava fissures opened up overnight in the Leilani Estates area. “The Hawaii County Police Department and the Prosecutor’s Office have established a policy of zero tolerance towards looting or vandalism.”ĩ.49am: Emergency evacuation alert issued to residents It also stressed that any looting or vandalism “will be treated as a felony”. The government agency said some public schools will reopen on Monday but Kua O Ka La, Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences, Nawahiokalaniopu’u and Ke Ana La’ahana would stay shut. You can help tremendously by staying out of the area.” In a statement, it said: “This is not the time for sightseeing. Tourists and other visitors have been told to stay away from the area by Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Residents in the Leilani subdivision have been urged to evacuate the area immediately after an 11th fissure opened up, according to Hawaii News Now.Ī “Go Now” text alert was sent out at 7pm local time on Sunday night (6am BST on Sunday) for people living between Kupono and Mohala Streets, the local news site reported.ġ0.10am: Tourists warned ‘this is not the time for sightseeing’ 10.30am: 'Go now' warning issued to residents as 11th fissure opens
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