(BIVN) – Two new fissures have opened in Lower Puna on Tuesday, prompting an emergency alert telling residents that they must “Evacuate Lanipuna Gardens now, immediate danger. Evacuate now.”
“Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms 2 new vents,” civil defense stated. “All Lanipuna residents must evacuate now. Evacuate towards the ocean Isaac Hale Beach Park. Vent number 13 has opened near the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Kahukai Road and Vent number 14 near Kaupili St. and Leilani Avenue. Both are actively erupting. Hazardous fumes continue to be released.”
