(BIVN) – Channel overflows this morning sent lava flows into Leilani Estates and destroyed additional structures in the closed area along Nohea Street, Hawaii County Civil Defense said in a 4 p.m. message. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the overflows were the result of an increase in lava supply overnight. The increase in lava supply followed a 1:28 a.m. collapse / explosion event at the Kīlauea summit.

“Farther downstream, lava overflowed both sides of the channel,” scientists said. “By mid-morning, the overflows had stalled.”

“Several lobes of fissure 8 lava are entering the ocean along a broad front,” USGS said. “The southern margin of the lava flow was about 700 m (0.4 mi) from the Pohoiki boat ramp this morning.”

According to the Hawaii County Civil Defense:

The following policies remain in effect:

Do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard. Be aware that channel overflows and other breakouts are possible on the active flow field.

The ocean entry continues to produce a “laze” plume. Take precautions and stay out of the plume to avoid exposure to hydrochloric acid and glass particles, which can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

The latest air quality measurements from the University of Hawaii’s Vog Measurement and Prediction Project can be found here.

Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.

The Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Keaau High School Gym, is open daily from 8am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. If you need a ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.

Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov for a list of information to bring to the DRC, or to register online.

Access placards are available at the Civil Defense office located at 920 Ululani Street in Hilo.

County officials say cash assistance for Kilauea survivors from Tzu Chi USA will be distributed on Sunday, July 22. According to a media release: