Scientists tracking new Kilauea lava flow (Honolulu, Volcano: rental, school, closing)

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CD Alert for Monday afternoon 10/27

This is an eruption and lava flow Information Update for Monday October 27th at 2:30PM.

The flow continues to remain active and has advanced approximately 35 yards since this morning at 6:40AM. The flow front is currently moving in a northeast direction and is approximately 70 yards from the nearest residential property. The flow advancement has been inconsistent however averaging approximately 5 yards per hour.

Smoke conditions were light to moderate with moderate trade winds from the northeast pushing the smoke in a south southwest direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents down wind that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors.

Based on the current flow location, direction and advancement, residents in the flow path were placed on an evacuation advisory and notified of possible need for evacuation beginning last night. The evacuation advisory for those residents down slope of the flow will continue and residents will be kept informed of the flow status and advancement.

The Pahoa Village Road between Apa’a Street and the Post Office Road will remain closed and limited to area residents only. In addition, Civil Defense and public safety personnel will be operating in the area round the clock to maintain close observations of flow activity.

County of Hawaii - Civil Defense Alerts and Information

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CD Monday 10/27 6PM update

Eruption Information Update For Monday October 27th At 6:00PM

This is an eruption and lava flow Information Update for Monday October 27th at 6:00PM.

The flow continues to remain active and has advanced approximately 20 yards since this afternoon at 1:40PM. The flow front is currently moving in a northeast direction and is approximately 70 yards from the nearest residential property. The flow advancement has been inconsistent however averaging approximately 5 to 10 yards per hour.

Smoke conditions were light to moderate with moderate trade winds from the northeast pushing the smoke in a south southwest direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents down wind that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors.

Based on the current flow location, direction and advancement, residents in the flow path were placed on an evacuation advisory and notified of possible need for evacuation beginning last night. The evacuation advisory for those residents down slope of the flow will continue and residents will be kept informed of the flow status and advancement.

The Pahoa Village Road between Apa’a Street and the Post Office Road will remain closed and limited to area residents only. In addition, Civil Defense and public safety personnel will be operating in the area round the clock to maintain close observations of flow activity.

County of Hawaii - Civil Defense Alerts and Information

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HVO Map as of Monday Oct 27 at 11:30 - CD Officials issued evacuation advisories Monday to the residents in the direct path, and the residents did evacuate. It was projected that lava could reach the first residences overnight.

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Also from Monday 11:30 flight, this HVO photo gives a good sense of the big picture as the lava flow approaches Pahoa Village Rd. It was about .3 mile from the road at that time, and advancing roughly 5 - 10 yards an hour. Houses in the path evacuated Monday. Go to the link for more photos and HD version of this one..



HVO Photos & Video

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Originally Posted by J.vick

One question did it just cover the cemetery so that the plots are no longer visible?

The reports don't answer that question, but this thermal image seems to show the lava flowing around the sides of something, that shows as a dark island in the photo. Look back at Post #263 - that map seems to show the lava going around the cemetery on both sides, but part may be covered and part of what is still uncovered looks like pasture.



HVO Photos & Video

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On the news here they are saying that looting has happened at the evacuated houses. True?

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Originally Posted by Mark.ca

On the news here they are saying that looting has happened at the evacuated houses. True?

One hearsay account of a couple of burglaries doesn't exactly constitute "looting."
Hawaii lava flow threatens evacuated homes; looters hit - CNN.com

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Originally Posted by Jonah K

One hearsay account of a couple of burglaries doesn't exactly constitute "looting."
Hawaii lava flow threatens evacuated homes; looters hit - CNN.com

It should be noted that under the current Disaster Proclamations, micreants like this face elevated penalties.

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Civil Defense alert for Tuesday 10/28 - Lava has advanced onto residential property.

Eruption Information Update For Tuesday October 28th At 8:00AM

This is an eruption and lava flow Information update for Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 8:00AM.

The flow continues to remain active and has advanced approximately 90 yards since yesterday morning and is currently approximately 510 yards from Pāhoa Village Road. The flow front is currently moving in a northeast direction and has entered a private residential property. The flow advancement has been inconsistent however averaging approximately 5 yards per hour.

Smoke conditions were light to moderate with moderate trade winds from the northeast pushing the smoke in a south southwest direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents down wind that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors. Additional health advisories may be issued depending upon materials involved with any fires associated with the lava flow. Currently all burning is limited to vegetation only.

Based on the current flow location, direction and advancement, residents in the flow path were placed on an evacuation advisory and notified of possible need for evacuation beginning last night. The evacuation advisory for those residents down slope of the flow will continue and residents will be kept informed of the flow status and advancement.

The Pahoa Village Road between Apa’a Street and the Post Office Road will remain closed and limited to area residents only. In addition, Civil Defense and public safety personnel will be operating in the area round the clock to maintain close observations of flow activity.

County of Hawaii - Civil Defense Alerts and Information

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The Star-Advertiser report as of 9 am Tuesday 10/27 - Houses in path have been evacuated, officials allowing residents to stay in area to watch what happens. Go to the link for a copyrighted AP news video.

Lava enters residential property, but homes still standing

Lava advanced about 90 yards since Monday morning, entering a private residential property, but Hawaii County Civil Defense officials are not reporting any damage to homes.

The flow is about 510 yards from Pahoa Village Road. It's advance is inconsistent, averaging about 5 yards per hour overnight. Hawaii Volcano Observatory scientists said the flow did not advance Monday afternoon.

Two houses and several outbuildings on a Pahoa anthurium farm lie directly in the lava's path. Beyond those structures, a half-dozen homes stand between the lava and Pahoa Village Road, which runs through the heart of town.
The lava was about 70 yards from the nearest home Monday night.

Hawaii County Civil Defense planned to allow those living in the path of a lava flow to watch the destruction of their homes. That accommodation is being made to "provide for a means of closure," Hawaii County Civil Defense Director Darryl Oliveira said Monday. "You can only imagine the frustration as well as ... despair they're going through."

The flow advanced about 275 yards from Sunday morning to Monday morning, moving northeast at about 10 to 15 yards per hour. At other times, the lava slowed to about 2 yards per hour or sped up to about 20 yards per hour, depending on topography, said Janet Babb, a spokeswoman for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Teams of scientists from the observatory were walking alongside the flow day and night to provide updates, she said.

Officials closed part of Pahoa Village Road to everyone except residents as the flow front moves closer.

Those living downslope of the flow are under an evacuation advisory. Most residents have left, and Oliveira said he doesn't anticipate having to issue a mandatory evacuation order.

Lava enters residential property, but homes still standing - Hawaii News - Honolulu Star-Advertiser