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HMelendez
05-06-2018, 05:57 AM
My thoughts and prayers to all you guys in Hawaii!....

Gabe, Nick, Alva and family, Chris Carter, Rob and the rest!.....

Stay safe, be safe!...


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Hamakua
05-06-2018, 07:19 AM
I'm not there but I do know that Alva and his family had to evacuate. I heard they are fine, but their property is in danger.

sputinc7
05-06-2018, 07:46 AM
I know Rob is pretty close to down the hill from where it's at. We were looking seriously at moving to Puna a few years ago so I did my usual research and I told my wife that Leilani gardens was one of the most beautiful areas, but I would not want to buy there (Even though prices were very low) because it is right on the fire line and a new vent could pop up in your living room at any time... I sure do hate being right this time... I hope it stops and everyone gets to go home soon but I know that either way, insurance was either impossible or too expensive in that area for obvious reasons so it's worse than it seems at first glance.

luisport
05-06-2018, 09:40 AM
One pregnant hiker kiled on Hawaii!

robguz24
05-06-2018, 06:00 PM
Safe down here and where I live is not in even the potential path of the flow. The 6.9 quake was centered about 5 miles away and I thought for sure my house was coming down. Most frightening thing I've ever experienced. My video the day before after a smaller earthquake made the front page of Saturday's New York Times electronic edition. See the 2nd video in this compilation. That's my voice narrating the distant pink cloud from my lanai. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/04/us/kilauea-volcano-eruption-hawaii.html

Lost internet because the broadcasting tower is in the neighborhood with mandatory evacuation where Alva (juicybananas) lives. However, alternate internet land line works.

Spent 2 nights away with friends because the constant aftershocks were too much. Now we've only had 1 4.0 quake in the past 24 hours and even that was quite far away off shore.

Devastating for the 10 or so homes lost so far and the 1700 who have had to evacuate. New eruption vents keep opening up in that neighborhood and now 11 of them at last count.

Had no structural damage but lots of broken glass from things flying out of kitchen cabinets and glass frames coming off walls.

I just ran out when it happened and tried to get my 3 dogs. Longest 40 seconds of my life and I experienced the 1989 Bay Area quake which was a 7.1 though much shorter and I was much further away from that. It's shocking that this 6.9 didn't even bring down any of the unpermitted shacks people live in around here. I am quite grateful for building codes! This was the largest quake in Hawaii in 45 years.

I'm exhausted and life around here is definitely going to change for the several thousand of us around my area.

HMelendez
05-06-2018, 06:41 PM
Nice to hear that you are ok Rob!......


As you mentioned, it's a very frightening experience, specifically if you got children's!....Approx 2 years ago, I was in a family vacation to Quito, Ecuador!....While I was there, I experienced an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude!.....Lasted for about 1 minute!....I remembered, after the earthquake, everybody was on the streets, even sleeping in the streets!.....Don't even mention the aftershocks!.....The following day, we took a plane back to US, continuing family vacation in Orlando, Florida!.....


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Kegas76
05-07-2018, 07:55 AM
Just wow,

<a href="https://vimeo.com/268313917">May 6, 2018 HUGE Fissure Eruption</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user17788687">Mick Kalber</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.


Glad to hear people checking in.

beam2050
05-07-2018, 08:15 AM
Just wow,

<a href="https://vimeo.com/268313917">May 6, 2018 HUGE Fissure Eruption</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user17788687">Mick Kalber</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.


Glad to hear people checking in.

WOW

sputinc7
05-07-2018, 03:38 PM
I just can't imagine what it's like having a volcano pop out of the road where you have been driving every day for years, not knowing when or if it will stop. The whole island started as a small active vent many years ago, you know... Pu u O o was a small vent not that long ago...
You gotta admit it wasn't the smartest place for a subdivision, but what you gonna do? Many of the people living there just accept it is how it is and move on with their lives, but it's still tough. Pretty much all of Puna will be covered again, someday...

luisport
05-07-2018, 04:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4lG6YzLI8

Worm_Farmer
05-15-2018, 05:10 PM
Has anyone talked about the island moving yet? With all the earthquakes, I wonder if it's the plate shifting or from explosions like a bomb going off?

This video is why I ask, after watching it appears the plates have not been shifting much lately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0tnqPmwWvk

Worm_Farmer
05-15-2018, 06:51 PM
Hey Rob,

Are the Airports still open? Is that lava tube by your house filling with lava? Is it even possible to get down to this area?

Hamakua
05-15-2018, 07:54 PM
Hey Rob,

Are the Airports still open? Is that lava tube by your house filling with lava? Is it even possible to get down to this area?
Latest update

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBycw3qYh4

luisport
05-17-2018, 02:23 PM
PoinaView
@PoinaView
Civil Defense, Thurs. 5/17, 4:30PM. HVO has reported new fissure 21 down rift of Makamae St. in Leilani Estates. Several fissures reactivated. HVO reports pahoehoe lava flows. All Leilani residents be aware of new activity, downed power lines, higher levels of fumes.

luisport
05-18-2018, 11:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAZKIDok3gg

Kegas76
05-19-2018, 05:10 PM
<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/270773299" target="_blank">May 18, 2018 Fire and Fury</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user17788687">Mick Kalber</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

WOW!!! Huge eruptions are happening at fissures below Leilani Estates! Two gigantic pahoehoe outbreaks are emanating from Fissures 16 and 17, and a towering high fountain eruption is blasting skyward at Fissure 17. The lava is spreading in various directions, but hasn't gone too far yet. Highway 132 is still safe, at least for the time being. Much of the lava generated is pooling on top of the previous flows or moving to the south-southeast, but not from the distal tip of the flow front. Another sizable outbreak and small fountain is effusing hot rock from Fissure 18 in Lani Puna Gardens. The outbreak on Hookupu at the bottom of Leilani Estates is still active, spitting a bit, but has largely subsided. Nothing appears active above Hookupu. This is most likely lava from the collapsed Pu'u 'O'o vent... it is much hotter and more fluid... scientists now expect to see more fountaining and longer flows from this eruption. The trade winds are back, so the SO2 is once again being blown to the south, and most of the subdivision has breathable air. ...

luisport
05-20-2018, 08:34 AM
Civil Defense message put out about 4 hours ago:


"This is a Civil Defense Message for Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 in the evening.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor active flows. Flow front #1 has crossed Highway 137 at the 13-mile marker and has entered the ocean. Flow front #2 is approximately 400 M from Highway 137. Highway 137 is closed between Kamaili Road and Pohoiki Road. Kamaili Road is closed between Highway 130 and Highway 137. All persons are asked to stay out of the area.

The lava has entered the ocean. Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume...."

luisport
05-20-2018, 01:59 PM
@APWestRegion
17m17 minutes ago
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Hawaii's erupting volcano has produced a new danger for residents: A cloud of glass particles and hydrochloric acid as lava flows into the ocean.

CraigSS
05-22-2018, 10:33 AM
Send thoughts and prayers to those on the Island.

From those of us in the continental States.

Craig:)

robguz24
05-22-2018, 12:57 PM
Hey Rob,

Are the Airports still open? Is that lava tube by your house filling with lava? Is it even possible to get down to this area?

Lava tubes don't fill up typically after the initial flow stops. New lava tubes get created by surface flows and so far none have yet. Outside of the limited area of about 1/5th of the Big Island, nobody else is affected in any way. Airports open as is everything else in Hawaii outside of my area. Great time to visit, as fares have been as low as $300 round trip from the West Coast.

Media hype is not helping any of us actually living here.

We've left our home and bananas primarily because there is now only 1 road in and out, and it's full of cracks pumping out steam. Until another road is opened, which would mean clearing lava that was flowing a month ago, we are living 25 miles north of Hilo.

The road near our home, about 5 miles away, got covered Saturday night. We have a number of friends who have had their homes and land destroyed, but we remain not at any risk unless a new fissure opens up upslope from our home. When it did in 1955 it made it to the coast in a very fast 36 hours.

We've removed pretty much everything of sentimental or monetary value from our homes, aside from big furniture and appliances, which are covered by insurance if stolen or the houses burn down from lava.

Juicy Bananas
05-26-2018, 09:46 PM
We lost our property yesterday. It really pains me that my collection of plants is no more. Looks like I am no longer a nanner-head. My 50 varieties were lost along with my other ultra rare plants.


People tell me I am young and have plenty of time to start over. What I achieved in the past 6 years was no walk in the park.


Everyday I learn a little more about self appreciation and of those around me.

HMelendez
05-27-2018, 04:34 AM
We lost our property yesterday. It really pains me that my collection of plants is no more. Looks like I am no longer a nanner-head. My 50 varieties were lost along with my other ultra rare plants.


People tell me I am young and have plenty of time to start over. What I achieved in the past 6 years was no walk in the park.


Everyday I learn a little more about self appreciation and of those around me.




Alva,



I know words cannot really help you right now but I'm really sorry for what happened!....I know the time and dedication you put into your Nanas and plants collection!....I will keep you and your family in my prayers!.....Please let me know if there is anything I can help you my friend!.....



Deep inside your still a Nanner-Head!.....


Hector



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mushtaq86
05-27-2018, 04:56 AM
Alva,



I know words cannot really help you right now but I'm really sorry for what happened!....I know the time and dedication you put into your Nanas and plants collection!....I will keep you and your family in my prayers!.....Please let me know if there is anything I can help you my friend!.....



Deep inside your still a Nanner-Head!.....


Hector



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Agree with everything Hector says. Bananas.org is a world wide community Alva, anything you need to start your collection again, just PM me, we are not going to allow any Volcano to mess with one of our own, org members :bananas_b

Hamakua
05-27-2018, 07:48 AM
We lost our property yesterday. It really pains me that my collection of plants is no more. Looks like I am no longer a nanner-head. My 50 varieties were lost along with my other ultra rare plants.


People tell me I am young and have plenty of time to start over. What I achieved in the past 6 years was no walk in the park.


Everyday I learn a little more about self appreciation and of those around me.
Sorry to hear. I'll have some plants for you when you're ready.

edwmax
05-27-2018, 08:46 AM
We lost our property yesterday. It really pains me that my collection of plants is no more. Looks like I am no longer a nanner-head. My 50 varieties were lost along with my other ultra rare plants.


People tell me I am young and have plenty of time to start over. What I achieved in the past 6 years was no walk in the park.


Everyday I learn a little more about self appreciation and of those around me.


My prayers for you. i hope you will able to recover easily when this is over.

beam2050
05-27-2018, 10:00 AM
We lost our property yesterday. It really pains me that my collection of plants is no more. Looks like I am no longer a nanner-head. My 50 varieties were lost along with my other ultra rare plants.


People tell me I am young and have plenty of time to start over. What I achieved in the past 6 years was no walk in the park.


Everyday I learn a little more about self appreciation and of those around me.

really sad to hear. everybody here say our hearts are with you.

CraigSS
05-27-2018, 07:29 PM
Sorry to hear the bad news.
But you and your family stay safe and out of harms way.

Craig

robguz24
05-27-2018, 10:58 PM
So sorry to learn this Alva. Thinking of all you guys. I bet we'll be able to get back most of your collection and many more eventually.

robguz24
05-27-2018, 10:59 PM
3.5 weeks of sulfur dioxide fumes have affected my plants, but for the most part they're fine so far. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30738281@N04/28526892708/in/album-72157682999413993/" title="24 days of sulfur dioxide"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/28526892708_68a2913d92_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="24 days of sulfur dioxide"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

CraigSS
05-28-2018, 07:27 AM
Sorry to hear. I'll have some plants for you when you're ready.
When all has calmed down let all of us know and I have a few pups to send along.
Craig

sputinc7
05-28-2018, 12:47 PM
You don't need to be growing bananas to be a nanahead... If you just wish you were, it's enough. Sorry to hear it.. For those who do not know... In Hawaii, unless it changed recently, when lava flows over your property, it's not yours anymore. You are left with nothing but the insurance, if you could afford it and can make them pay.

Hamakua
05-28-2018, 01:45 PM
You don't need to be growing bananas to be a nanahead... If you just wish you were, it's enough. Sorry to hear it.. For those who do not know... In Hawaii, unless it changed recently, when lava flows over your property, it's not yours anymore. You are left with nothing but the insurance, if you could afford it and can make them pay.
Not true. You still own the land. Nobody pays for lava insurance.

meizzwang
06-12-2018, 04:14 PM
3.5 weeks of sulfur dioxide fumes have affected my plants, but for the most part they're fine so far. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30738281@N04/28526892708/in/album-72157682999413993/" title="24 days of sulfur dioxide"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/28526892708_68a2913d92_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="24 days of sulfur dioxide"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wow, that's what Northern California banana plants look like after a light frost!

1margarette
06-13-2018, 12:33 AM
3.5 weeks of sulfur dioxide fumes have affected my plants, but for the most part they're fine so far. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30738281@N04/28526892708/in/album-72157682999413993/" title="24 days of sulfur dioxide"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/28526892708_68a2913d92_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="24 days of sulfur dioxide"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I am so sorry to hear about what happened, I hope that you guys are just fine. Those banana trees have surely been affected. Keep safe.