(ABOVE) USGS webcam stationed at Pahoa Market Place shows the actrive lava flow behind the brush, smoldering under rain.

NEWS BRIEFS

• All distal tips of the lava flow are showing little signs of advancement. There is some widening on the lobe of the north side of the flow front that is .4 miles from Highway 130.
• Brush fires are being contained within the fire break perimeters, and a wet Sunday is helping conditions.

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Civil Defense Lava Flow Map – Updated Sunday, 1/25/15 at 7:00 am

PRIMARY SOURCES

This morning’s assessment shows that the original flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled. The breakout along the north side of the flow continues to be active and widening, however showing little signs of advancement over past four days. The leading edge or front of this breakout remains approximately 0.4 miles from the area of Highway 130 to the west or mauka of the Pahoa Police and Fire Stations. Two other breakouts along the north margin located 1-1.5 miles further upslope or behind the flow front showed little activity and no signs of advancement. A number of other breakouts along both margins of the flow and within the flow pad were observed however all current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are maintaining close observations of the flow. Residents and businesses down slope will be informed of any changes in flow activity and advancement.

Hawaii Fire Department personnel and equipment remain on scene and are monitoring the fire conditions. All fires that occurred are contained with the fire break perimeters and all burning activity is limited to hot spots and flare ups within the fire area. All fire break areas remain secure and there is currently no fire threat to area residents and properties.

Smoke conditions were light to moderate with a light northwest wind blowing the smoke in a southeast direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas and individuals who may be sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to take necessary precautions and to remain indoors.

On behalf of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and our partners we would like to thank everyone for your assistance and cooperation. Hawaii County Civil Defense on Jan. 25 at 8:30 a.m. HST

Kīlauea Volcano continues to erupt at its summit and within its East Rift Zone. Over the past day, there were no reports of significant changes at the fronts of the June 27th lava flow or within the flow field, with the north-northeast advancing lobe of the flow still lying roughly 600 m (0.4 mi) from Highway 130 in the area of the Pahoa Fire and Police Stations. No significant changes are noted from Pu`u O`o or Kīlauea summit.

June 27th Lava Flow Observations: No significant advancement along the front of the June 27th lava flow or changes within the flow field were reported over the past day.

Puʻu ʻŌʻō Observations: No significant changes are noted since yesterday in monitoring data streams from instruments deployed near Pu`u O`o. A few persistent incandescent spots are visible in the Web cam images. Tilt measurements obtained from instruments at Pu`u O`o are plausibly reflecting effects of rainfall in that area during the past 24 hours. The most recent measurement of sulfur dioxide emissions from all East Rift Zone vents was about 200 tonnes per day on January 7.

Summit Observations: Halema`uma`u Overlook vent lava lake levels continue to fluctuate and the lava lake continues to spatter. The lava-lake level has not changed significantly over the past several days. The depth to the surface of the lava lake, based on measurements taken Friday, remains 40-45 m below the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu. Emission rates of sulfur dioxide ranged from around 4,500 to 7,600 tonnes/day during the week ending January 13.USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Jan. 25 at 9:08 a.m. HST