The steam explosion spewed ash plumes over Ka’u, the southernmost district of the Big Island. The eruption happened 38 days after Kīlauea’s initial explosion which sent lava, ash and toxic gases throughout Hawaii’s largest island.

This image is from a temporary research camera positioned near Kapoho looking southwest. From left to right, one can see the eruptive fissures, with Fissure 15 on the far left, and Fissure 8 near the center. Webcam image taken Sunday, June 10, 2018 courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the eruption continues in the lower East Rift Zone. Fissure 8 continues to produce a large channelized flow that is entering the ocean at Kapoho Bay and producing a large laze plume.

A 5.3 magnitude volcanic eruption occurred early Monday morning about 3 miles west-southwest of the Kilauea Volcano, according to the USGS.

The earthquake was associated with an ash explosion that happened around 04:43 a.m. local time from the Halema’uma’u crater, the USGS reported.

Another 5.3 magnitude volcanic eruption occurred Tuesday morning. It happened about the same distance away from the volcano. This earthquake was also associated with an ash explosion from the Halema’uma’u crater, according to the USGS.

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Kīlauea Message Tue, 12 Jun 2018 03:58:21 HST: At 1:52 AM HST, another small explosion occurred at Kīlauea’s summit. This event and many of its precursory earthquakes were widely felt in the Volcano area. Ashfall may impact communities in the south part of the island.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threats following these events.

The USGS also stated that this event’s plume was similar to past events that have sent ash clouds up to 10,000 feet in the air and drifted southwest, with possible ash fall at downwind locations.

According to the county of Hawaii civil defense agency, severe conditions may exist such as inability to breathe and choking. The agency said this is a serious situation that affects the entire exposed population.

“I’m talking about 600 families. Don’t forget the farmers, don’t forget the ranchers, don’t forget all the employees for them,” Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said. Mayor Kim’s home was also destroyed by the volcano.

At least 700 homes have been destroyed by lava since he eruptions began, Kim told Hawaii News Now.

The lava that continues to spew from Kīlauea has reached a new high temperature of 2,140 degrees Fahrenheit.

“This is the hottest lava we’ve seen during this eruption,” Wendy Stovall, a scientist with USGS, on Hawaii News Now said.

“Lava can’t get hotter than where we are,” Stovall said.

USGS Volcanoes @USGSVolcanoes

Kīlauea Message Sun, 10 Jun 2018 01:06:22 HST: At 12:51 AM HST, another small explosion occurred at Kīlauea’s summit; equivalent magnitude was M5.4; event widely felt in Volcano area; based on past events, minor ashfall may occur on the south part of the island.

Sulfur dioxide emissions coming from a number of ground fissures caused by the active volcano still remain elevated. The pungent chemical compound can cause respiratory problems in low doses and can be deadly when found in large concentrations.

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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports volcanic gas emissions remain very high from fissure eruptions. Due to the elevated gas levels, if you feel the effects of gas exposure, shelter-in-place or leave the immediate area.

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Kim, who lost his own home to the devastating magma march that began in May, has been pushing for more funding to help thousands of displaced residents.

That help came Thursday after Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum of understanding that freed up $12 million in immediate disaster relief to the island. The money covers overtime pay for police, fire, public works and civil defense personnel. It also provides funds for equipment needed for evacuations and rebuilding.

“This is an ongoing emergency and we’re in the early stages of damage assessment, but we do know that costs for overtime, equipment and materials are mounting,” Ige said. “This funding will help the county continue to protect the health, safety and welfare of area residents.”

“This is an ongoing emergency and we’re in the early stages of damage assessment, but we do know that costs for overtime, equipment and materials are mounting.”

– Hawaii Gov. David Ige

Kim, who had previously said it would take a minimum of $5 million per mile to repair roads ravaged by Kilauea, said the $12 million will help Hawaii County “focus on the critical tasks of making life better for our people affected by the eruption.”

Ige and Kim also announced the formation of a federal, state and local task force that would develop a recovery plan for the hardest-hit communities.

“Our responsibility is to try to work with the community to rebuild out of harm’s way,” Kim said.

Thousands of residents have been left shell-shocked by the devastation that’s been pounding the island. Most recently, a huge river of lava has engulfed two entire seaside subdivisions – Vacationland and Kapoho Beach Lots. That’s on top of the losses at Leilani Estates, one of the first areas to feel the destructive power of Kilauea.

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#HVO #Kilauea status update: Fissure 8 fountain & ocean entry, stalled northern flow lobes. #Halemaumau EQ drop after 4PM HST June 6 explosion, will incr. until next explosion, expected in next 24 hrs. Photo of #KaponoBeachLots, thermal map June 6 flows. https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html …

2:13 PM – Jun 7, 2018

“So if you combine the three of them, we’re talking about 600 homes,” Kim said, adding that the number doesn’t account for the farmers, ranchers and their employees forced off their land and out of work.

Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey say they don’t know when the volcanic activity will stop.

Late Thursday, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that fissure 8 “is very active and producing a large channelized flow that has filled in Kapoho Bay.”

HVO said the lava delta is 1.2 miles wide and added that “ocean entry is sending a large laze plume into the air along the coastline.”

As of early Friday 24 separate fissures covered nearly 8 square miles of land in lava. The fountain of lava at fissure 8 has reached as high as 250 feet in the air.

If that wasn’t enough, residents have had to deal with more than 9,000 earthquakes that have rattled the Big Island since May 3. The largest, a magnitude 6.9, produced an ash plume that was 30,000 feet high.

Four lava flows have reached the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/06/08/hawaii-volcanos-toll-nears-600-homes-destroyed-by-lava-no-end-in-sight.html

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