(BIVN) – Two new fissures erupted in Leilani Estates on Tuesday, resulting in an emergency evacuation notice for residents of Lanipuna Gardens.
At 2:47 p.m. HST, the 13th fissure of the Leilani Estates eruption emerged across Leilani Street. Fissure 13 is located between fissures 1 and 6. Civil Defense said the fissure was near the intersection of Leilani Avenue and Kahukai Road. Geologists reported fissure 13 activity had diminished by about 5 p.m. HST.
Fissure 14 was near Kaupili St. and Leilani Avenue.
Civil Defense issued a message telling all Lanipuna residents to evacuate towards the ocean at Isaac Hale Beach Park.
