Posted on 10/01/2021 10:45:59 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The formerly empty Halemaʻumaʻu Crater filled with lava, with molten rock gushing up in a spectacular fashion. The gurgling, roiling mess of lava continued into the evening as webcams and U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service scientists captured striking images of Earth spilling its guts.
As of now, the eruption is confined to the crater and poses no immediate threat to those living in the shadow of Kīlauea, meaning we can mostly gawk at the stunning images. That said, the USGS has issued a red alert warning, and the area near the eruption is closed due to hazards in the vicinity.
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“The rich people like Kona side better.”
Luckily they re mostly up north of Kailua Kona, living part time in their golf course estates and way up in Kohala ranch.
Here’s a funny article on the area.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-hawaii-millionaire-fight/
It is funny, recall the uproar over guests not being allowed to do much of anything. Dell is know to be a type that does not want to see any servants when he is there.
Paul Allen was the only super rich I know of to have a place in Kailua town, estate right on Kailua bay. Rarely stayed there other than when coming in on his mega-yachts.
You could see Allen’s “house” while swimming in the bay with Spinner dolphins.
The cascading origin of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and implications for future forecasting
Fascinating reading, especially the last bit.
Update, latest eruption paused, additional interesting info...
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
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