Above: A crescent moon sets
into the upper slopes of the Pulama Pali, with numerous lava breakouts next to it.
Besides the huge molten lava
lake within the Halema`uma`u crater floor vent that broils on, the Pu`u O`o
crater continues feeding two lava flows: the Kahaualeʻa
flow running through tubes, which now reaches about 5 km (3 mi) northeast
from the crater USGS/HVO
status page , and the ocean
entry lava 10 km (7 miles) south east of the crater.
Current Pu`u O`o lava flow map, courtesy USGS/HVO
maps page Shows the active portions of both lava flows: red indicating active
sections. (click on it for larger view size)
From all accounts, the Kahaualeʻa northeast
flow front is approaching forests after sprawling across older (2007) flows but
activity is progressing slowly, somewhat relieving our concerns of that lava
heading downhill anytime soon. That flow still has the ability to turn downhill
towards the southeast towards Kalapana as it skirts the 2007 flow.
Click on this image for a larger view size for reading my notes easier:
Meanwhile, here are some more images taken
yesterday morning of the two ocean entry points along the southeast shores of
the Big Island:
Above: Most easterly of the two ocean entries; April 16th at dawn.
Above: 2nd ocean entry, about 1/3 mile west of the 1st. :building a small lava delta bench.
Click for larger size
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