Humans Plague Earth, Declare War on Plastics

• CJ
• IGE
• OCT
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• TWM

FIRE-EARTH Presentation: Humans Must Be Stopped From Killing Life On Earth

Prepared and presented by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated scientists.

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Nature’s Wars: Region 16

• CJ

FIRE-EARTH Focus: Region 16

Presented by FIRE-EARTH Science Teams (FSCT, FESC).

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FIRE-EARTH Alerts: LRFT, GKCW 060902

• CJ
• IGE
• OCT
• TML

ALERTS LRFT, GKCW 060902

FIRE-EARTH Alerts 060902 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science (FSCT).

• Details available via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

Alerts 060902

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Mini-Updates of Kīlauea Summit and LERZ Activity – 060802

Mini-Updates of Kīlauea Summit and Lower East Rift Zone Activity

Kilauea – 2018-06-08 13:05:32
At 2:44 AM HST, a small explosion occurred from Kīlauea’s summit. PTWC magnitude is 5.5, but shaking was equivalent to a ~M4 event. No radar observations, but satellites suggest any plume is less than 10,000 feet ASL.

Another explosion at the summit of Kīlauea

On June 6, at 4:07 p.m. HST, an explosion within Halema‘uma‘u sent an ash and gas plume to a height of about 10,000 feet above sea level. The explosion released energy equivalent to that of a magnitude-5.6 earthquake; a result of the explosion-related energy release was ground shaking felt throughout the summit area. This plume is typical of those produced by the larger explosions that have occurred at Kīlauea’s summit. [USGS-HVO]

PAL – 060802

M 5.2 Volcanic Eruption
19.405°N, 155.281°W [5km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii]
1.0 km depth
2018-06-08 12:44:34 UTC

This earthquake was associated with an ash explosion that occurred around 02:44 AM Friday, June 8th local time from Halema’uma’u crater. A modest plume may have been generated and drifted southwest with possible ashfall at downwind locations. [USGS]

‘Cardiac Arrest’: Sudden Death of Fattest – Part 2

• CJ
• OCT
• TML

FIRE-EARTH Presentation: Cardiac Arrest – 060702

Prepared and presented by FIRE-EARTH and affiliated scientists.

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Mini-Updates of Kīlauea Summit and Lower East Rift Zone Activity

Volcanic Activity: Mini-Updates of Kīlauea Summit and Lower East Rift Zone

Kilauea – 2018-06-07 02:38:17 UTC
Explosive eruption at Kīlauea summit, equivalent to energy release of M5.6 (preliminary), occurred at 4:07 PM HST. Ash plume reached 10,000 ft above sea level. Downwind communities may experience ashfall. [USGS-HVO]

Ros T. – 060702

M 5.4
19.413°N 155.280°W [6km SW of Volcano, Hawaii]
0.6 km depth
2018-06-07 02:06:38 UTC

This earthquake was associated with an ash explosion that occurred around 4:06 PM Tuesday, June 6th local time from Halema’uma’u crater. The plume extended to about 10,000 ft above sea level and drifted southwest with possible ashfall at downwind locations. USGS

Nearby Places
Direction data (below) indicate the position of the event relative to the place.

• Volcano, Hawaii: 5.8 km (3.6 mi) SW – Population: 2,575
• Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii: 37.9 km (23.5 mi) WSW – Population: 11,404
• Hilo, Hawaii: 40.3 km (25.1 mi) SSW – Population: 43,263
• Kailua-Kona, Hawaii: 79.6 km (49.5 mi) ESE – Population: 11,975
• Honolulu, Hawaii: 341.3 km (212.0 mi) SE – Population: 371,657

Hawaii Island 30 Days, Magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes: 1,726

[USGS]

Diagnostics and Forecasts available via FIRE-EARTH Pulsars.

Webcam Notes

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This image is from a temporary thermal camera positioned on the northwest flank of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, looking southeast at Puʻu ʻŌʻō’s summit crater. The temperature scale is in degrees Celsius up to a maximum of 500 degrees (932 degrees Fahrenheit) for this camera model, and scales automatically based on the maximum and minimum temperatures within the frame. Thick fume, image pixel size and other factors often result in image temperatures being lower than actual surface temperatures. [Source: USGS-HVO]

KILAUEA Eruption Destroys Hundreds of Homes

Lava may have already destroyed scores of homes on Big island

Kilauea eruption may have already destroyed as many as 500 homes on Hawaii’s Big Island, according to informed sources.

Report Mirrored From USGS-HVO

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT – USGS
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 10:28 PM HST (Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 08:28 UTC)

KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WARNING
Current Aviation Color Code: RED

Kīlauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens.

Persistent lava fountaining at Fissure 8 is reaching heights of 150-180 feet. This eruptive activity continues to feed a channel transporting lava to the east to the ocean entry in the Kapoho Bay area. Minor breakouts along the channelized flow have been very small and stagnated before travelling any significant distance. HVO’s late afternoon overflight showed that the Fissure 8 flow is continuing to form a lava delta with limited continuing advances into the surviving parts of the Kaphoho Beach Lots and Vacationlands neighborhoods. The northernmost lobe of the Fissure 8 flow is advancing very slowly to the northeast. No other fissure vents are active.

Pele’s hair and other lightweight volcanic glass from high fountaining of Fissure 8 are falling downwind of the fissure and accumulating on the ground within Leilani Estates. Winds may waft lighter particles to greater distances. Residents are urged to minimize exposure to these volcanic particles, which can cause skin and eye irritation similar to volcanic ash.

The most recent map of lava flows can be found at https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_maps.html

HVO field crews are on site tracking the fountains, lava flows, and spattering from multiple fissures as conditions allow and are reporting information to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

Volcanic gas emissions remain very high from the fissure eruptions. Trade wind conditions are bringing vog to the south and west sides of the Island of Hawaii. Afternoon easterly winds may bring vog to communities in the Volcano area.

LERZ Video [Source: USGS-HVO]

The fissure 8 lava fountains were slightly diminished during the overnight hours of June 4-5, with fluctuating heights of about 100 to 160 feet. Previous fountain heights reached a sustained 260 feet. The fountain is partially obscured by a spatter cone (built by an accumulation of lava fragments) that is about 115 ft high. View is from Nohea and Leilani Streets, in the Leilani Estates subdivision.

The ocean entry is a hazardous area. Hazards include walking on uneven, glassy lava flow surfaces and around unstable, vertical sea cliffs. Venturing too close to an ocean entry on land or the ocean exposes you to flying debris from sudden explosive interaction between lava and water. Also, the lava delta is unstable because it is built on unconsolidated lava fragments and sand. This loose material can easily be eroded away by surf, causing the new land to become unsupported and slide into the sea. In several instances, such collapses have also incorporated parts of the older sea cliff. Additionally, the interaction of lava with the ocean creates “laze”, a corrosive seawater plume laden with hydrochloric acid and fine volcanic particles that can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

Magma continues to be supplied to the lower East Rift Zone. Earthquake locations have not moved farther downrift in the past few days and the number of located earthquakes remains low. Seismicity remains relatively low with numerous small magnitude earthquakes and low amplitude background tremor.

Additional ground cracking and outbreaks of lava in the area of the active fissures are possible. Residents downslope of the region of fissures should heed all Hawaii County Civil Defense messages and warnings.

Lava fountains continue at fissure 8. The lava fountain has built a 35 m (115 ft) high spatter cone, as wells as an actively-growing spatter rampart on its eastern side. The lava channel leading from the cone was filled to the top of its levees at the time of this photo. [USGS-HVO]

Kīlauea Volcano Summit

Earthquake activity dropped after Tuesday morning’s small explosion but is slowly rising now, following the pattern of previous events of this type. Monitoring data indicate that subsidence at the summit continues. The mid-day observation flight showed additional Inward slumping of the rim and walls of Halema`uma`u.

Locally felt earthquakes are expected to continue, and further ash explosions are likely.

Over the last week, sulfur dioxide emissions from the volcano’s summit have decreased, but emission rates remain high enough to impact air quality in downwind regions. Additional bursts of gas released with intermittent explosive activity are also transported downwind and may temporarily affect air quality as well.

FIRE-EARTH Alerts: TDRT, KMFN, RCBM, GVRC, NDMK 060602

• CJ
• IGE
• OCT
• TML

ALERTS TDRT, KMFN, RCBM, GVRC, NDMK 060602 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated teams.

• Details available via FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.

Alerts 060602

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FIRE-EARTH Alerts: FMPT, NPKL, PCGB, CMJL 060502

• CJ
• IGE
• OCT
• TML

ALERTS FMPT, NPKL, PCGB, CMJL 060502 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated teams.

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Alerts 060502

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‘Cardiac Arrest’: Sudden Death of Fattest

• CJ
• OCT
• TML

FIRE-EARTH Presentation: Cardiac Arrest – 060402

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“Volcano of Fire” Explodes, Devastating Towns and Villages

Fuego volcano’s violent eruption kills dozens injures hundreds in Guatemala

The eruption has affected thousands of people, forcing mass evacuations.

EW said

June 4, 2018 at 5:29 am

• Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts – most violent eruption in 4 decades.
• The eruption, second this year, killed at least 25 people,and left about 300 injured. “Volcano of Fire” ejected a thick column of smoke and ash more than 8-kilometer into the air.
• Most of the casualties were located in three towns: El Rodeo, Alotenango and San Miguel los Lotes.

#VolcánDeFuego Se realiza monitoreo en aldea El Rodeo y comunidad La Reina con personal de la Coordinadora Local para la Reducción de Desastres -COLRED- de La Reina, no se registra caida de ceniza.
Fuente: Wotzbely Suárez, Técnico de Campo de la Secretaría Ejecutiva de la CONRED. pic.twitter.com/9Vmdb6rrVT

— CONRED (@ConredGuatemala) June 3, 2018

The volcano is located 40 km southwest of the capital, Guatemala City, where heavy ashfall was reported.

February’s Eruption

FIRE-EARTH Alerts: PCLT, MJBC, LKND, PFMB 060302

• CJ
• OCT
• TML

ALERTS PCLT, MJBC, LKND, PFMB 060302 issued by FIRE-EARTH Science and affiliated teams.

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Alerts 060302

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FIRE-EARTH ATR Forecast – 060202

• CJ
• OCT
• TML

All Groups

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FIRE-EARTH Pulsars 060102

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