The June 27 lava flow was 0.8 miles from Highway 130 on Thursday morning after advancing 165 yards in the past day, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
The June 27 lava flow was 0.8 miles from Highway 130 on Thursday morning after advancing 165 yards in the past day, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.
“Current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities and Civil Defense and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory personnel are maintaining close observations of flow activity,” Civil Defense said.
“Residents and businesses down slope will be kept informed of any changes in flow activity, advancement, and status.”
Smoke conditions were moderate with a light trade wind blowing smoke in a south-southeast direction.
The next community meeting on the lava flow will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Pahoa High School cafeteria.