Having reduced the frequency of our overflights since the eruption’s pause, then being weather-cancelled because of Hurricane Lane, it’s been two long weeks since our last update! Kīlauea continues to be dormant on the lower east rift zone, and no molten lava was observed. A great deal of steam rose from the fissures though, a result of moisture seeping into the ground from the heavy rainfall we’ve experienced during the past few post-Lane days. It appears that the ocean entry has finally ceased, as there was no lava entering the sea, and no steam plume being generated. And, although our view was obstructed by clouds for a good portion of our time over the coast, we were able to get a few good glimpses at the beautiful new black sand beaches at both ends of the recent ocean entries. A wide swath of sand lined Pohoiki Bay, and the other near the Kapoho lighthouse. As heartbreaking as the destructiveness of this eruption has been, witnessing the creation of new little gems has fascinating… bringing the event full circle, and highlighting the process by which our island was created. Mahalo ke Akua!! See the latest photos below…
Hawaii Lava Update 