Activity persists Thursday morning along the surface and margins of the June 27 lava flow, Hawaii County Civil Defense reports.
Very little change, including no advancement, was noted in the downslope areas of the flow, Civil Defense officials said following their Thursday morning helicopter overflight of the flow. Activity on the surface and along both margins, extending from just above the flow fronts to the summit area.
“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 down slope areas,” Civil Defense officials said. “All current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities.”
U.S. Geological Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists said Wednesday that the flow, though stalled at its fronts, continues to widen.
The breakout along the north margin of the stalled flow tip remained active, but was sluggish on Wednesday. It has not advanced since Feb. 29 and remains about 1 mile above of Highway 130, the observatory said. The lobe on the south side of the flow, located about 0.5 mile upslope of Malama Market, also remained at a standstill.
Activity on a breakout on the north flank of Kilauea Volcano’s Puu Oo vent also continued Wednesday as did activity on a breakout about 2 miles northeast of the vent near the forest boundary. Scattered activity also continues west of Kaohe Homesteads, the scientists said.
Smoke conditions were reported as light with a light northeast wind blowing the smoke toward the southwest. 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.