Eruption at the Halemaumau Crater of the Kilauea Volcano
This is a Civil Defense Message.
This is a Local Earthquake message for Sunday, December 20th.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an eruption at the Halemaumau Crater of the Kilauea Volcano. Trade winds will push any embedded ash toward the Southwest. Fallout is likely in the Kau District in Wood Valley, Pahala, Naalehu and Ocean View. Stay indoors to avoid Exposure to ash.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake which occurred at approximately 10:36 PM in the vicinity of the South Flank of Kilauea was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii. I say again, there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island of Hawaii.
Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.4 was centered in the vicinity of the South Flank of Kilauea.
As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. If the earthquake was strongly felt in your area, precautionary checks should be made for any damages; especially to utility connections of Gas, Water, and Electricity.
Again, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 10:36 PM was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii. I say again, there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island of Hawaii.
