Eruption update for Tuesday, December 13th at 7 in the morning
Eruption update for Tuesday, December 13th at 7 in the morning.
Due to the current pause in Mauna Loa lava activity, as of this morning Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered their Volcanic Alert Level for Mauna Loa from Watch to Advisory and Aviation Alert Level from Orange to Yellow. Lava activity continues to be confined to Fissure 3, within the vent and volcanic emissions is significantly reduced.
Advisory Alert means volcanic activity has decreased significantly. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to closely monitor Mauna Loa for signs of renewed activity.
There is no new lava outside the vent, no communities at risk, and DKI Highway is not threatened at this time and remains open in both directions.
Due to the current pause in lava activity, starting today, Tuesday, Lava Parking Area hours will be from 4 PM to 12 midnight. Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area near the 34 Mile Marker of DKI Highway provides an additional vantage point to observe Mauna Loa and is open 24 hours.
