Fissure 8 continues to erupt lava into the channel leading northeastward from the vent. No overflows were reported this morning. The lower lava channel adjacent to Kapoho cone shifted west about 0.25 km and is now feeding lava into the southwest sector of the lower flow field. Lava levels appear generally low in the channel which is incandescent at its surface to approximately 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from the vent; however, lava is still flowing farther beneath the crust to the vicinity of Kapoho Crater where it is seeping out of both sides of the channel, sometimes into adjacent vegetation starting small fires.



At the ocean entry, observers note the possible the southwestward migration of ooze-outs from the southwest portion of lava front, the northeast half of the flow’s ocean-front is inactive with no evidence of effusion into the ocean. The Pohoiki boat ramp is intact this morning.



No other fissures are active this morning.



Pele's hair and other lightweight volcanic glass fragments from the lava fountain at Fissure 8 continue to fall downwind of the fissure, dusting the ground within a few hundred meters (yards) of the vent. High winds may waft lighter particles to greater distances. Residents are urged to minimize exposure to these volcanic particles, which can cause skin and eye irritation similar to volcanic ash.



The most recent map of lava flows can be found at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html



HVO field crews are on site tracking activity as conditions allow and are reporting information to Hawaii County Civil Defense. Observations are also collected on a daily basis from cracks in the area of Highway 130; no significant changes in temperature, crack width, or gas emissions have been noted for several days.



Volcanic gas emissions remain very high. VOG information can be found at https://vog.ivhhn.org/



The ocean entry is a hazardous area. The interaction of lava with the ocean creates "laze", a corrosive seawater plume laden with hydrochloric acid and fine volcanic particles that drifts downwind and can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. Close to the ocean entry, flying debris from explosive interaction between lava and water is a primary hazard. Additionally, submarine magma-water interaction can result in explosive activity beyond the visible lava delta, creating a hazard that extends offshore. The lava delta is unstable because it is built up to 800 m (0.5 mi) from the former coastline on unconsolidated lava fragments and sand. This loose material can easily be eroded away by surf, causing the new land to become unsupported and slide into the sea.



Magma continues to be supplied to the Lower East Rift Zone. Seismicity remains relatively low although higher amplitude tremor is occasionally being recorded on seismic stations close to the ocean entry.



Additional ground cracking and outbreaks of lava in the area of the active fissures are possible at any time. Residents downslope of the region of fissures should remain informed and heed all Hawaii County Civil Defense messages and warnings.



Kilauea Volcano Middle East Rift Zone



A white plume, assumed to be mostly steam with minor SO2 emission, has been issuing from Pu?u ?O?o nearly continuously for the past few weeks but there's no sign of volcanic activity.



Kilauea Volcano Summit



The most recent collapse event occurred two day ago, at 11:55 a.m. HST August 2, and was similar in character and magnitude to previous events. Seismicity at the summit has been elevated to 30 earthquakes per hour over the past day. Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halema?uma?u continues.



Sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano's summit are very low. This gas and minor amounts of ash resuspended by wind are being transported downwind. Small bursts of ash and gas may coincide with the summit collapse events. The summit region is occasionally impacted by sulfur dioxide from the lower East Rift Zone eruption.