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Hawaii Kilauea Volcano: Photos, Updates On Dangerous Conditions
The mayor of Hawaii gives a grim warning to all residents amid dangerous conditions, as the Kilauea volcano continues
PAHOA, HI — As fast-moving lava from the Kilauea volcano threatens the few remaining escape routes, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim issued a final plea for residents to get out while they can "or you're on your own."
Since the eruptions began May 3, at least 22 fissures have opened up and 75 homes have been destroyed — 20 in the last few days, according to the latest updates. More than 2,500 people have been forced from their homes and lava has spewed across 2,000 acres of land. Hundreds of residents are living in shelters.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that lava from several fissures continues to move through Leilani Estates, Lanipuna Gardens and toward the Kapoho area.
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See the latest photos and videos that are threatening the eastern side of Big Island:
10:11 PM HST May 30 Status Update: F8 fountaining continues, but Hwy 132 / Noni Farms flow front advance rate slow; F18 flow has spawned new lobe 1.5 miles above Hwy 137. Summit earthquake activity remains elevated.https://t.co/7sDZqcx8dU pic.twitter.com/BjVjJDy7jS
— USGS Volcanoes (@USGSVolcanoes) May 31, 2018
Work began today on making Chain of Craters-Kalapana Rd. into an emergency evacuation route thru the park if Hwy. 130 gets covered in lava. NPS Photo/Mike Theune. News release here: https://t.co/Z6B6PJeieE pic.twitter.com/u18HSrhvbi
— Hawaii Volcanoes NPS (@Volcanoes_NPS) May 31, 2018
I captured a volcano tornado at fissure #8 last night. #Kilauea #Hawaii pic.twitter.com/DUMn9Ir7WI
— Anthony Quintano (@AnthonyQuintano) May 31, 2018
Kilauea (2018) - Amaaazing Shots - Fire and Water 4. .#lava #KilaueaEruption #KilaueaVolcano #volcano #eruption #hawaii #kilauea #vulcao #news #video #science #usa #nationalgeographic pic.twitter.com/gH7J3jO8eb
— Ruivismo (@blogruivismo) May 29, 2018
“Follow the drone to safety.” USGS UAS mission in Kīlauea volcano’s lower East Rift Zone on 5/27/18 helps guide evacuations and leads to the successful rescue of a resident after a lava pond outbreak sends a fast pāhoehoe flow down Luana Street. https://t.co/S3nUtwYMdM pic.twitter.com/kpfjQI9pOX
— USGS Volcanoes (@USGSVolcanoes) May 30, 2018
Kilauea (2018) - Amaaazing Shots - Fire and Water 5 .#lava #KilaueaEruption #KilaueaVolcano #volcano #eruption #hawaii #kilauea #vulcao #news #video #science #usa #nationalgeographic pic.twitter.com/8PW9OchiI0
— Ruivismo (@blogruivismo) May 30, 2018
A Kilauea volcano crack splits a driveway in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 26, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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Scientists on the early morning overflight of Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone documented a very weak ocean entry. For the easternmost lobe, only a few small finger channels of lava were entering the ocean. Updates here: https://t.co/sZ0nG7IBO6 #USGS #Science #Volcano pic.twitter.com/VpioIAKMpD
— USGS (@USGS) May 30, 2018
On this #MemorialDay we thank those who have given their lives in service of the U.S. 2/3 of the park is closed due to hazardous earthquakes, corrosive ash fall and an expected steam-driven explosion at the summit of Kīlauea. Photo: Civil Air Patrol #SafetyFirst #KilaueaEruption pic.twitter.com/mQdsYWr5Cj
— Hawaii Volcanoes NPS (@Volcanoes_NPS) May 28, 2018
Lava glowing from a Kilauea fissure illuminates dying trees in Leilani Estates, on Hawaii's Big Island, on May 26, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii.
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