A small breakout on the south margin of the June 27 lava flow remains within a mile of Highway 130 in Pahoa, Hawaii County Civil Defense reports Monday morning. ADVERTISING A small breakout on the south margin of the June
A small breakout on the south margin of the June 27 lava flow remains within a mile of Highway 130 in Pahoa, Hawaii County Civil Defense reports Monday morning.
The active breakout did not advance but appeared to widen between Sunday and Monday after moving downhill 200 yards between Saturday and Sunday. Its leading edge is about 0.8 mile upslope or west of the highway, according to Civil Defense.
Numerous small breakouts also continue along the June 27 lava flow’s surface and margins extending from just above the stalled flow fronts to the Kilauea Volcano 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,” officials said in their Monday morning lava flow update.
All current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities, however, officials added.
“The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are maintaining close observations of the flow and residents and businesses down slope will be informed of any changes in flow activity and advancement,” Civil Defense said.
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said 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 was showing signs of widening but not advancing.
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, according to the observatory.
Smoke conditions Monday 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.
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