Newly formed lands from the 2018 Kilauea volcano lava flows, known as lava deltas, are creating a potential hazard for Hawaii ...

The lava flow, also known as a lava delta, in Kapoho, demonstrates the instability of the newly created land, according to a press release from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. State ...

Even once it cools down, the unstable new land created by lava flowing into the sea can be dangerous, officials say.

Due to these circumstances and risk to public safety, DLNR advises extreme caution when visiting coastal areas on Hawaiʻi ...

COURTESY DLNR Cracks are seen in the newly formed lava delta at Kapoho on Hawaii island. Upon the discovery of a large crack in the newly formed lava delta at Kapoho, state officials are warning the ...

The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and we must emphasize that these newly created lands are not ...

Richard R. Edwards, 72, also of Kapoho, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of second-degree murder. He was released Wednesday afternoon.

"Together, all of us as a community, if we have the will, we will make it better." The devastation transformed Kapoho Bay into lava flow. Exactly what it will become remains to be seen, experts say.

“Kapoho Bay was just a little calm water gem where people could play, swim, hang out in the tide pools. It was green and beautiful, great trade winds, and now it’s just a big hunk of lava rock.” ...

“Kapoho Bay was just a little calm water gem where people could play, swim, hang out in the tide pools. It was green and beautiful, great trade winds, and now it’s just a big hunk of lava rock.” ...

Hawaii News » For former Kapoho resident, it’s 1960 all over again Monday, June 04, 2018 12:05 am 1/3 ...

Near Kapoho, roadblocks are in place on Government Beach Road and only residents are being allowed access. Shelters remain open at the Pahoa Community Center and Keaau Armory.