KAILUA-KONA — Fissure 8 remains very active and producing a large, fast-moving flow that continues to move toward the Four Corners area in Kapoho, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
KAILUA-KONA — Fissure 8 remains very active and producing a large, fast-moving flow that continues to move toward the Four Corners area in Kapoho, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The flow front was located about half-a-mile above the Four Corners area, and moving quickly as of the 9 a.m. Hawaii County Civil Defense statement. At the present rate, the observatory said it is possible the lava flow may cross Government Beach Road near Four Corners within seven to 10 hours, or as early as 4 p.m.
Due to the rapid lava flow, Civil Defense said the following policies are in effect for the Four Corners area:
– Residents in Vacationland, Kapoho Beach Lots and in areas near Highway 137 are advised to evacuate now.
– Traffic is flowing both ways to allow evacuation.
– Residents should complete evacuation by 2 p.m., or risk the possibility of being isolated.
– Shelters at the Pahoa Community Center, Keaau Community Center, and Sure Foundation Church are open. The shelters are pet friendly.
The mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday by Mayor Harry Kim for part of Leilani Estates remains in effect for areas east of Pomaikai Street. Residents have until noon today to evacuate.
Civil Defense said anyone remaining in the mandatory evacuation area does so at their own risk with the knowledge that emergency responders may not be able to respond.
Sorry folks, but maybe next time don’t build houses between the lava flows of 1955 and 1960? Kinda rolling the dice there, and it just came up snake eyes.
Well, in hindsight, I’m glad I visited that area recently, looks like it will be the last time anyone’s going to be driving 132 and 137.
We were just there before the eruption. We went over the crater in a door-less chopper. Great photos! Probably won’t be doing that again. And: You should also share your thoughts with those who build along the seashore…like much to the Gulf area and up the East Coast…or in forest fire areas in California.