Hurricane Lane 8-24-2018

            At this point, Hurricane Lane is approximately due west of Kailua-Kona. The Hilo side of the island has been inundated with heavy rain. Over 2 feet of rain has already fallen. While the island has not been experiencing high winds, the rain is causing landslides and fallen trees on the east side of the island. Consequently, many roads are closed.

            In the Kailua-Kona area, we have had less than an inch of rain and no wind. We are fortunate to have two mountains protecting us: Mauna Loa and Hualalai. Consequently, the effects of Hurricane Lane have been minimal so far.

Puna Eruption 8-5-18

I may be wrong in this, but I believe the eruption activity in Puna is at an end. Earthquakes have essentially ceased in th e Kilauea summit area, indicating that the large amount  of molten material feeding the Puna eruption is no longer leaving the summit area. In addition the flow from the active fissure in Puna has essentially ceased. Hopefully, that means the island will return to the tranquill, beautiful paradise it has been. Keep your fingers crossed/