Lava Eruption Update
Mauna Loa is Erupting !
11/30/2022
Lava inches it's way down the mountain, closer and closer to the main highway connecting Kona and Hilo, potentially cutting of this important highway on the Big Island.
Lava inches it's way down the mountain, closer and closer to the main highway connecting Kona and Hilo, potentially cutting of this important highway on the Big Island.
Dual Lava Glow - Kilauea & Mauna Loa
11/30/22 - Where in the world can you see two Volcanoes glow at the same time??
Only at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Only at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Current Lava Flow Direction
11/29/22
A map showing the current lava flow direction heading towards Inouye Highway ( Saddle Road)
A map showing the current lava flow direction heading towards Inouye Highway ( Saddle Road)
Night Time Lava Viewing
11/29/22
An amazing site - lava flow seen from Inouye Highway ( Saddle Road )
An amazing site - lava flow seen from Inouye Highway ( Saddle Road )
Mauna Loa Lava Fountains!
11/29/22
Lava Fountains from the fissures are 100-200 feet high ! WOW!
Lava Fountains from the fissures are 100-200 feet high ! WOW!
Just Amazing!
11/28/22
Just Amazing!
11/28/22
Dual Lava Glow
11/28/22
Kilauea Volcano ( to the left ) and Mauna Loa Volcano ( to the right ).
Kilauea Volcano ( to the left ) and Mauna Loa Volcano ( to the right ).
Mauna Loa is Erupting!
11/28/22
Fissures opened up on Mauna Loa Volcano
Fissures opened up on Mauna Loa Volcano
..more..Mauna Loa Lava Flow
11/28/22
Surface Lava Flow on Mauna Loa
Surface Lava Flow on Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa Lava Flow
11/28/22
Surface Lava Flow on Mauna Loa
Surface Lava Flow on Mauna Loa
Mauna Loa Lava Flow
11/27/22ALERT! MAUNA LOA IS ERUPTING!!
Volcanic Activity Summary:
At approximately 11:30 p.m. HST this evening, November 27, an eruption began in Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities. Winds may carry volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele’s hair downwind. Residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows should review preparedness and refer to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information for further guidance. Based on past events, the early stages of a Mauna Loa eruption can be very dynamic and the location and advance of lava flows can change rapidly.
If the eruption remains in Moku‘āweoweo, lava flows will most likely be confined within the caldera walls. However, if the eruptive vents migrate outside its walls, lava flows may move rapidly downslope.
Volcanic Activity Summary:
At approximately 11:30 p.m. HST this evening, November 27, an eruption began in Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities. Winds may carry volcanic gas and possibly fine ash and Pele’s hair downwind. Residents at risk from Mauna Loa lava flows should review preparedness and refer to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense information for further guidance. Based on past events, the early stages of a Mauna Loa eruption can be very dynamic and the location and advance of lava flows can change rapidly.
If the eruption remains in Moku‘āweoweo, lava flows will most likely be confined within the caldera walls. However, if the eruptive vents migrate outside its walls, lava flows may move rapidly downslope.