auntiemaria

Possible bad news for the residents of Volcano -- according to today's news article, "Pele's poison gas could empty town":
http://starbulletin.com/2008/03/19/news/story04.html

beth_fitz

That is too bad. I am sure the tourists will also be very disappointed if they cannot go into the park.

hulajake

Since it sounds like it is on two sides the idea of sticking around doesn't really sound too appealing.
Will definately wish all those affected the best.

matnikstym

Nothing in our Big Island paper about this, nothing coming from Civil Defense.

auntiemaria

Not surprised that Hilo Tribune doesn't have news of this yet -- our Garden Island newspaper (Kaua`i) usually gets news into their paper a day or two _after_ it's in the Honolulu papers. Sigh....

And here's another headline in this afternoon's "Breaking News" column -- Honolulu Advertiser:
"1st explosive eruption since 1924 reported at Kilauea"
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ap...ING01/80319046

matnikstym

I just read that auntiemaria from the KGMB website.

A small explosion occurred at Halema‘uma‘u Crater early at 2:58 a.m. this morning that was originally reported as an earthquake. The explosion scattered debris over an area of about 75 acres, covering a portion of Crater Rim Drive and damaging the Halema‘uma‘u overlook. No lava was erupted as part of the explosion, suggesting that the activity was driven by hydrothermal or gas sources.

Whenever there was any volcanic activity, tsunami warning or earthquake news my mom used to call from the mainland...she heard it before we did!

gyppielou

thanks for the updates.

jetset1

good to hear from you matnikstym

I almost started another thread but found this one..

I thought I could publicly shame you into sending mail, hahaha!! J

beth_fitz

A little scary if you ask me.

hawaiifanatic

More detail from today's (3/20) Honolulu Advertiser in terms of what's closed as a result of the explosion. (See the sidebar of the article, in particular).

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ap...=2008803200373

dusty56438

Anyone who has any reservations for lodging in Volcano Village should be concerned & keep up with the situation.