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Kilauea Eruption Wreaks Havoc On Farms In Several Ways
In addition to lava flows, plants have been burned by toxic gases and irrigation systems have been damaged.
AP
Lava From Kilauea Enters Ocean From Three Flows
The U.S. Marine Corps sends two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters to help if more evacuations become necessary.
AP
‘Eerie’ Blue Flames Burn In Cracks Caused By Kilauea Lava Flows
The flames are caused by methane, a gas produced when lava buries and burns plants and trees.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
More Health Problems For Big Island Mayor Harry Kim
He has been diagnosed with walking pneumonia after suffering at least one and possibly two heart attacks last month.
Courtesy of Puna Geothermal Venture
Workers Scramble To Seal Wells At Geothermal Plant Threatened By Lava
“There are many unpredictable things that could happen,” says the head of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
USGS
Big Island Lava Flows Reach Site Of Geothermal Plant
A naturally occurring berm has so far halted the flow’s advance, but officials warn if the lava does hit the plant’s underground wells it could trigger the release of poisonous gases.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Big Island: What All This Talk About The Volcanic Eruption Really Means
Our Big Island correspondent takes issue with the way some media outlets are juicing up the coverage of Kilauea’s continuing eruption.
AP
When The Lava Meets The Sea: A Toxic Cloud
“Laze” is the result of molten lava hitting cold seawater and creating a kind of sulfur-infused steam that is extremely hazardous.
AP
Hawaii Lava Flow Ramps Up
Rural Hawaii communities face various volcano threats.
AP
Big Island Lava Flows Destroy 4 More Homes
Officials are encouraging residents in a rural area to prepare for evacuation because of continuous eruptions.