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#Repost @milekalincoln ・・・ #LeilaniEstatesEruption #KilaueaVolcano LATEST (June 8 at 2:30 PM): Have you guys seen this incredible aerial footage yet from USGS? Clear conditions allowed them to capture unbelievable change at Puʻu ʻŌʻō. According to HVO geologists — the crater floor collapsed and the lava lake drained a little more than a month ago. Based on this overflight they were able to do yesterday, scientists say the crater now has a funnel-shape with a deeper cylindrical shaft that is filled with rubble. USGS HVO officials are carefully watching Halemaʻumaʻu today after a a small explosion occurred at the summit of Kīlauea around 2:45 this morning. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: “No weather radar observations of plume heights are possible, but satellite data suggest that any plume that might have been generated did not exceed 10,000 feet above sea level. Since the small explosion, seismic activity in the summit region has been low. Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halemaʻumaʻu continues in response to ongoing subsidence at the summit. Sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano's summit, while lower than those recorded in early-mid May, remain high enough to impact air quality in downwind regions. Additional bursts of gas released with intermittent explosive activity are also transported downwind and may temporarily affect air quality as well.” About an hour ago, officials announced limited visibility in the Saddle Road area of Hawaiʻi Island because of high levels of vog and sulfur dioxide from the fissure system. According to the National Weather Service, vog along Saddle Road is so heavy that visibility in some areas is down to a quarter of a mile. Officials warn that residents living in the interior and southern parts of Hawaiʻi Island should expect to experience increased levels of vog throughout the rest of the day. Stay tuned to @HawaiiNewsNow for the very latest developments #HInews #HawaiiNews #HNN #HawaiiNewsNow #WeAreYourSource (Video: USGS) #mauimusic #mauimusician #mauimusicans

LATEST (May 22 at 1 PM): Incredible new footage just released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Defense taken from their flyover overnight. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency officials have provided this update: “Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor highly active vents and lava flows. Fissure 20 is feeding one flow entering the ocean, while other fissures are supplying additional flows. Sulfur dioxide emissions remain high, causing elevated levels in areas downwind of the vents. The explosive eruption that occurred at 3:45 this morning at the Kilauea summit resulted in an ash plume that reached a height of 8,000 feet. Ash has been reported in communities downwind of Kīlauea. Take action to avoid exposure to ash. Fissures near Puna Geothermal Venture are active and producing lava slowly flowing onto the property. This activity has destroyed the former Hawaii Geothermal Project site area adjacent to PGV. Due to this activity, the following policies are in effect: *At this time this situation is being closely monitored. There is no immediate threat to any of the wells at PGV. *Due to high sulfur dioxide emissions, all media escorts near the fissures are postponed until further notice for safety. *Due to the laze hazard at the lava ocean entry stay out of the plume. *Take precautions to protect yourself from ash fallout and hazardous gases. *Residents in the affected area should be prepared to leave the area with little notice due to gas or lava inundation. Take action necessary to prepare ahead of time. The following roads are closed: *Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road. *Kapoho and Kalapana Roads are open to residents only with identification. An eruption community information meeting will be held at the Pahoa High cafeteria tonight, Tuesday, May 22 at 5:30 in the evening.” Stay tuned to @HawaiiNewsNow for the very latest developments #HInews #HawaiiNews #HNN #HawaiiNewsNow #WeAreYourSource #venturehawaii Video by @milekalincoln @hawaiinewsnow

(May 19 at 9:30 AM): Unbelievable new aerial footage shows exactly where last night’s fast-moving pāhoehoe flow crossed Pohoʻiki Road southeast of Hinalo Street through #LanipunaGardens. Officials believe the flow coming from fissure 20 is heading in a direction toward Keahialaka, Mālama Ki Forest Reserve and MacKenzie State Park. Four homes were destroyed, but no highways are threatened at this time. The flow has advanced 1,000 feet in under 1 hour. Volcanic gas emissions are elevated throughout the area downwind of the vents. Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency officials released this update: “Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports a short-lived steam explosion from Kīlauea crater created an ash cloud around midnight that reached up to 10,000 ft. Ash was carried southwest by the wind toward Kaʻu, Pāhala, and Naʻalehu. Residents are reminded to protect themselves from ash fallout by remaining indoors. Residents in areas down rift from the flow need to stay alert and prepare for voluntary evacuation should it be deemed necessary. Pohoʻiki Road is closed. Highway 132 and 130 are open to local traffic, to those with ID. For those evacuating, the Pāhoa Community Center, Keaʻau Community Center, and Sure Foundation Church are open. Be aware shelters are pet friendly.” Stay tuned to @HawaiiNewsNow for the very latest developments #HInews #HawaiiNews #HNN #HawaiiNewsNow #venturehawaii #WeAreYourSource video by @milekalincoln

Probably one of the most moving things I have seen in awhile! #moving #Repost @protectmaunakea ・・・ "#BREAKINGNEWS: Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) agents just informed the hundreds of protestors who have gathered to prevent the Thirty Meter Telescope construction, that officers & TMT workers will be turning around and no longer asking anyone to leave or make any further arrests. More than 700 people gathered to stand in what they say is protection of a sacred Native Hawaiian space. Seven hours after protestors began lining up to prevent construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on the on the summit of Mauna Kea, only 10 people have been arrested and the TMT crew only made it about 1.5 miles up the road. More details tonight on Hawaii News Now #HawaiiNewsNow #HINews #BehindTheScenes #WeAreYourSource ™@milekalincoln"

#Repost @protectmaunakea ・・・ "#BREAKINGNEWS: Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) agents just informed the hundreds of protestors who have gathered to prevent the Thirty Meter Telescope construction, that officers & TMT workers will be turning around and no longer asking anyone to leave or make any further arrests. More than 700 people gathered to stand in what they say is protection of a sacred Native Hawaiian space. Seven hours after protestors began lining up to prevent construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on the on the summit of Mauna Kea, only 10 people have been arrested and the TMT crew only made it about 1.5 miles up the road. More details tonight on Hawaii News Now #HawaiiNewsNow #HINews #BehindTheScenes #WeAreYourSource ™@milekalincoln"

#Repost @milekalincoln with @repostapp. ・・・ About 200 protestors lined up near the Visitor's Center to block access to the summit of Mauna Kea around 7 a.m. when more than a dozen trucks and SUVs arrived on the scene -- but they quickly dispersed when it turned out to be agents with Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) and not TMT construction workers as they had anticipated. The large crowd of peaceful protestors says it is standing in protection of Mauna Kea as a sacred Native Hawaiian place. Those who have gathered say they will continue to hold vigil and pray -- and are prepared for arrests once construction crews for the Thirty Meter Telescope project arrive. More on this developing situation LIVE on @HawaiiNewsNow - Sunrise #HawaiiNewsNow #HINews #BehindTheScenes #WeAreYourSource