Flow slows its advance a bit, from 350 yards yesterday to 225 yards today. This is an eruption and lava flow update for Saturday December 13th at 8:15AM. This morning’s assessment shows that the flow front remains active with burning along the edges and continues to advance in a north/northeast direction and widening. The active flow had advanced approximately 225 yards since yesterday and the front remains approximately 1.7miles upslope of the Highway 130 and Pahoa Village Road intersection. Current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities and Civil Defense and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel are maintaining close observations of flow activity. Residents down slope will be kept informed of any changes in flow activity, advancement, and status. Smoke conditions were light this morning in the immediate area with a light north wind blowing the smoke in a south southeast direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and residents that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take precautions and to remain indoors. There was a light rain in the area helping to reduce the smoke and there is no fire threat at this time. The Pahoa Village Road remains open to all traffic and motorists are advised to exercise caution as some utility pole protection material remains in place. Everyone is asked to please respect the residents of the area who were affected by the lava flow and to not trespass on private property. Additional updates will be broadcast as conditions change. Once again we would like to thank everyone for your patience and understanding and your cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:33:25 +0000
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