Sunday 11/30 #PunaLavaFlow Update: According to the USGS / HVO, the lowermost breakouts on the flow field continue to advance downslope between the abandoned geothermal well site and Kaohe Homesteads. Webcam imagery of smoke from burning forest suggests that the flow is advancing by several hundred meters per day along the northwest margin of the existing flow, which is consistent with observations from recent Civil Defense overflights. Based on these data, the flow is now within about 4 km (2.5 miles) of Apaʻa Street. An HVO overflight is planned for Monday, weather permitting. According to Hawaii County Civil Defense, the latest update released indicates that yesterday morning’s assessment shows the up slope breakouts remain active. The active and most down slope breakout is located along the north side or margin of the original flow and moving in a north direction. The nearest breakout activity is currently approximately 2.7 miles upslope of the Apa’a street area. Current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities and Civil Defense and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel are maintaining close observations of flow activity. Residents down slope will be kept informed of any changes in flow activity, advancement, and status. Smoke conditions were moderate to heavy in the immediate area with all smoke from burning vegetation being blown in a southeast direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take precautions and to remain indoors. The Pahoa Village Road remains open to all traffic and motorists are advised to exercise caution as some utility pole protection material remains in place. Everyone is asked to please respect the residents of the area who were affected by the lava flow and to not trespass on private property. #BigIslandLove #Pele #MalamaPono #BigIslandStrong #OperationPuna Video: Hawaii County - Thanksgiving Weekend 2014
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:39:58 +0000
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