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Only a few percents of this area has been covered by lava in the past 10,000 years. Zone 9 - Kohala Volcano, which last erupted over 60,000 years ago. Lava Flow Hazard map of Haleakala. The Maui Hazard Zone numbers are a different scale from the island of Hawaiʻi's map. The lava flow hazard zones on Maui use a different scale.
The lava flows ended up traveling 16 miles, stopping 1.7 miles short of Saddle Road. After the eruption, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) estimated the cost of damage to private infrastructure at $1.5 million. The cost of traffic enforcement and establishment of a viewing area came to $600,000. [27]
Volcano: Kīlauea's Lower East rift zone: Start date: May 3, 2018 (): End date: August 4, 2018 (): Type: Fissure eruption: Location: Hawaii Island, Hawaii, United States: Impact: 24 injuries; lava fountains, lava flows; at least $800 million (2018 USD) in property damage; volcanic gas and earthquakes forced the evacuation of populated areas and destroyed houses, roads, and utilities.
HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii – Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is erupting, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the ...
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began erupting around 2:30 a.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Dec. 4—Related Photo Gallery: Mauna Loa lava flow slows but fissure still active Editor's Note: Bookmark this page! This story is developing and will be updated as soon as more information ...
New lava flows have inundated much of the crater floor and by 7:30 p.m. about 10 meters (32 feet) depth of new lava had been added to the crater floor. The eruption ended 61 days later on March 7, 2023. [51] Three months after the end of the previous eruption, another eruption began on June 7, 2023. [52]
The lava flow from the eruption covered more than 880,000 square meters (217 acres). The eruption caused a "fissure" or crack near the crater that measured 1,600 feet.