Hawaii County Civil Defense reported Friday morning that there continues to be very little change in activity in the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow.
Hawaii County Civil Defense reported Friday morning that there continues to be very little change in activity in the downslope areas of the June 27 lava flow.
Surface activity and activity along both margins extending from the flow fronts to the summit area continued with numerous small breakouts, officials said following their Friday morning helicopter overflight of the flow.
“The surface breakouts along the length of the flow pad continues to provide an indication that the tube system is being supplied and lava from the source is making its way to the downslope areas,” Civil Defense said.
All current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities, however, officials added.
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Thursday that the stalled tip of the June 27 lava flow remains inactive about 550 yards upslope of Highway 130 in the vicinity of the Pahoa Fire and Police stations. The breakout on the south side of the flow front lobe, located about 0.5 mile from Malama Market also was not advancing.
Both continued to show signs of widening, officials said, but have not advanced beyond the stalled tips.
A breakout along the north margin of the stalled flow remained still active but sluggish about 1 mile upslope of Highway 130. Activity also continued on the north flank of Kilauea Volcano’s Puu Oo vent. West of Kaohe, scattered breakouts also persist as does a breakout about 2 miles northeast of the vent near the forest boundary.
Smoke conditions Friday morning were reported to be light with a light northwest wind blowing the smoke in a southeast direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and individuals who may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors.