Kilauea: Roasting marshmallows over volcanic fire a ‘bad idea’

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaii Volcano Observatory described the eruption from the East Rift Zone as “vigorous”.

About 20 homes burned down in the past two days, Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno told reporters in the Big Island city of Hilo.

Mehana Kihoi hands out goods to Leilani Estate evacuees at the community organized Pu’uhonua o Puna, a center to help those affected by the recent lava eruption, in Pahoa, Hawaii, U.S., May 29, 2018. The lava that is now coming to the surface is the hottest and most fluid to date.

More homes have been burned in the Leilani Estates area as the lava from the Kilauea eruption continues to flow.

They said it would not be safe and advised people to not try to do so. “I took a walk around my house, videotaped my house and pretty much said goodbye”.

Fountains of lava rising more than 200 feet into the air could be seen on the island.

“The flow from fissures 21 and 7 was widening and advancing”, Janet Snyder, a spokeswoman for the County of Hawaii, said on the position of lava heading northeast towards PGV.

One of several earthquakes reported during the Kilauea volcanic eruption that intensified in early May caused this 24-metre-deep crack in a road in Pahao. “You are at risk of being isolated due to possible lava inundation”, the message added.

Light winds are expected to push volcanic gases westward, increasing the presence of ash and sulfur dioxide downwind of the Kilauea summit, the National Weather Service said on Monday.

NASA has released a new animated image that show Kilauea’s lava flows at night.

‘That’s what concerns me most – is that people might be trapped by something like that’.

The suspect allegedly assaulted, then pointed a firearm at the victim and his group, demanding that they immediately leave the area.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano could keep erupting for months.

“When hot lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation”, the USGS said.

On Tuesday, a lava stream crossed a larger east-west route, Highway 132, as it advanced toward Kapoho. And in addition to volcanic particles that can cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation, residents were warned to be on the lookout for Pele’s hair, a reference to the Hawaiian goddess of fire. The gas can cause irritation to the eyes, throat and skin, and is especially unsafe for people with respiratory conditions like asthma.