Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal [MTcam]/HVO
Posted on 11/28/2022 2:17:29 PM PST by texas booster
The volcanic eruption that originated late Sunday within Mauna Loa’s summit caldera has shifted to the Northeast Rift Zone, prompting HVO scientists to indicate to county officials that there is no imminent threat to the community — particular, those near and around the Southwestern Rift Zone — at this time.
Those communities include but are not limited to Pahala, Naʻalehu, Ocean View, Miloliʻi, Napoʻopoʻo, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, and Keauhou — all of which are considered high-risk in the event of Mauna Loa eruption due to the steep slope of the rift zone, according to a Hawaii County media release issued shortly before noon Monday.
(Excerpt) Read more at westhawaiitoday.com ...
The area where the lava activity is not populated and the lava does not currently pose a threat to any communities at this time, Civil Defense said.
“The eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone where fissures are feeding several lava flows. HVO staff on an overflight at approximately 6:30 a.m. HST confirmed fissures at high elevations within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are feeding lava flows upslope of the Mauna Loa Weather Observatory,” the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said at 7:20 a.m.
All Hawaii Island public schools are open Monday, the Department of Education reports.
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Update: It appears lava has breached the summit and is flowing down-slope in a northerly direction, a West Hawaii Today reporter said about 6 a.m. Monday. The lava flow remains close to the summit at this time.
Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal [MTcam]/HVO
"One of these is not like the other: "Pahala, Naʻalehu, Ocean View, Miloliʻi, Napoʻopoʻo, Kealakekua, and Keauhou"
Eruption has moved to Mauna Loa’s Northeast Rift Zone
The eruption of Mauna Loa has migrated from the summit to the Northeast Rift Zone where fissures are feeding several lava flows. HVO staff on an overflight at approximately 6:30 a.m. HST confirmed fissures at high elevations within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park are feeding lava flows upslope of the Mauna Loa Weather Observatory. Lava flows are not threatening any downslope communities and all indications are that the eruption will remain in the Northeast Rift Zone. Volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele's Hair may be carried downwind.
Residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows should review preparedness and refer to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information for further guidance.
Based on past events, the early stages of a Mauna Loa rift zone eruption can be very dynamic, and the location and advance of lava flows can change rapidly.
There are many,many reasons why I’m glad I don’t live in Hawaii...volcanoes being one of them.
You get a thumbs up! for remembering that question.
And the answer is, of course, Keauhou.
Beat me by five minutes...
It reminds me of Sesame Street and the back of Highlights magazine...
How many years before Hawaii becomes the US’ largest state?
Mauna Loa eruption: Two of three lava fingers appear to have stalled; third remains near 10,000-foot elevation
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the leading edges of two of the three fingers of lava on Mauna Loa’s northeastern flank appear to have stalled while the third remains at a high elevation — over 10,000 feet — and more than 10 miles from Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Because the northeastern flank of the volcano is unpopulated, the lava currently does not pose a threat to any communities or infrastructure, according to Hawaii County officials.
Shelters for those who self-evacuated will remain open tonight at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona and Robert Herkes/Ka‘u Gymnasium in Pahala.
Government spending at its finest.
Mount Vesuvius was OK until it wasn’t.
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