Numerous Earthquakes and Kilauea Volcanic Eruption Rock Big Island of Hawaii

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Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit, I've been to several islands there including the Big Island. Sad to see the devastation of the recent earthquakes and big eruption of Kilauea, they said today that some hot lava is flowing up from the streets miles away. Wishing the best for all the Hawaiian residents affected by all of these natural disasters. Story here.

A large, 6.9-magnitude quake jolted Hawaii Island on Friday afternoon, just an hour after another sizable quake, amid an ongoing eruption of Kilauea that's triggered mandatory evacuations in Leilani Estates, sent lava spewing into streets and threatened homes.
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Lived on the Big Island for several years. One of my friends is helping people evacuate. I wasn't in an area in danger from the lava, but you sure can feel the earthquakes.
 
I read that the one in 1950 lasted 5 years. I can't imagine that's even possible. Maybe that just means "active" but not necessarily spewing lava all those 5 years.
 
I was there right about the time it started acting up. Was part of a tourist flight that flew over it; also a tour that was actually quite close to it. Scared the stuffing out of me. Couldn't wait to get out of there. It's magnificently beautiful, but not something I have any desire to get very close to.
 
It appears that there is no sign of this eruption slowing down soon. Recently, the biggest concern seems to be that this lava flow my encounter a large supply of underground water, and create a huge explosion of steam that could hurl large boulders all over the area.
 
Just heard on the news that....now officials are saying a huge explosive eruption may be evident ? And Island wide evacuations are being considered.

Keep in mind that this was the news MSM...sometimes IMO embellished for effect. Just reporting the news doesn't always seem to be enough these days.

Hope everyone is safe, and property damage minimal !
 
RadishRose said:
My goodness, does anyone think a new island will be formed off the shore eventually?
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I was wondering if I owned the ocean frontage and the lava flows extended the land would I own it or would I lose my ocean front property.

Also, will the federal government step in to help the folks that lost homes to rebuild.

Lots of interesting questions to be answered.
 
Toxic Cloud called "Laze" from spewed gas in the air and white clouds of Acid as the Lava hits the water is a major concern that can affect everyone on the island so why isn't EVERY one leaving?
It's time to Get the Hell Outta' Hilo :eek:mg1:. This is all so sad really.

May 22....first half of video is during the night and last half is during the sunrise.

 
Aunt Bea said:
I was wondering if I owned the ocean frontage and the lava flows extended the land would I own it or would I lose my ocean front property.

Also, will the federal government step in to help the folks that lost homes to rebuild.

Lots of interesting questions to be answered.
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Or, would that extension of new, attached land becomes yours?
 
All kidding aside...rich / normal or poor.....it has to be scary seeing that all around them. And not knowing what could happen ! All the best to all involved...
 

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