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(BIVN) – A new fissure opened on Puna’s lower East Rift Zone at about 6:45 a.m. Saturday morning, about 1 mile northeast and downrift of fissure 15.

No significant lava flow from this new fissure has been reported or observed at this time, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated this morning, but the scientists said conditions could change quickly.

“Elevated earthquake activity and ground deformation continue and additional outbreaks in the area remain likely,” USGS said.

According to Hawaii County Civil Defense: