LavaTalk: October 31, 2014 update on Kilauea’s lava flow

Hawaii County Civil Defense Eruption Audio Update for 8 a.m. October 31, 2014
This is an eruption and lava flow Information update for Friday, October 31 at 8 a.m.

The flow continues to remain active however has not advanced since yesterday. The flow front remains 480 feet from Pāhoa Village Road. The front area has shown signs of widening with breakouts along the flanks or margins. Currently the flow front is approximately 60 yards wide. A new breakout located upslope from the flow front on the North side is active and advancing in a northeast direction and will be monitored closely. Additional breakouts above the Apa‘a street area along the North side of the flow area also being monitored closely.

Smoke conditions continue to be light moderate with trade winds from the Northeast pushing the smoke in a South Southwest direction. Presently burning activity is involving a variety of materials and smoke conditions may increase in some areas. Residents down wind that may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors. Additional health advisories may be issued depending upon materials involved with any fires associated with the lava flow.

Based on the current flow location, direction and advancement, residents in the flow path were placed on an evacuation advisory and notified of possible need for evacuation. The evacuation advisory for those residents down slope of the flow will continue and residents will be kept informed of the flow status and advancement.

The Pahoa Village Road between Apa‘a Street and the Post Office Road will remain closed and limited to area residents only. Motorist should use caution and slow down on Highway 130 near the Post Office Road intersection. Residents of the restricted area should not bring unauthorized persons into the restricted area. In addition, Civil Defense and public safety personnel will be operating in the area round the clock to maintain close observations of flow activity. Additional updates will be broadcasted as conditions change.

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LavaTalk: October 31, 2014 update on Kilauea’s lava flow