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Lava flow remains stalled

COURTESY HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY
Kilauea's East rift zone lava flow has not advanced any closer to Pahoa Marketplace as of Tuesday

The lava flow front and south margin breakout remain stalled and has not advanced since Friday, according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense. 

The flow’s leading edge remains a half-mile upslope of Highway 130 and the Pahoa Village Road intersection. 

Some surface activity and widening continues approximately 300 yards upslope of the flow front. 

Civil Defense report that two breakouts along the north margin approximately 1 to 1.5 miles behind the flow front remain active and have advanced about 90 yards since Saturday in a northeast direction. 

"Other surface breakouts and activity along both margins continues upslope, however, current activity does not pose an immediate threat to area communities," according to the civil defense’s website.

They also reported smoke conditions were light to moderate with a light tradewind blowing smoke in a southwest direction. Smoke conditions may increase in some areas. Those sensitive or have respiratory problems are advised to remain indoors. 

Since Friday, officials have adjusted their hours of operation at the public lava viewing area at the Pahoa Transfer Station. The viewing area is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

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