Volcano News

Mahalo to everyone who emailed or texted to check on me.

Sophie and I are fine and in zero danger of being pummeled with hot lava. The volcano is maybe 75 miles away on the opposite side of the island, and there's a huge mountain between us. 

We DID, however, feel that 6.9 earthquake last week! Our typical afternoon VOG is maybe a little denser, but nothing I'd notice if I weren't looking for it.

The latest news of the volcano is that a violent eruption is imminent and the bad air from that might make it to the Kona side - much depends on the prevailing winds (Trade Winds, good. Kona Winds, bad.)

By the time you come to visit, this will all be over and we can go see the cooled lava fingers that are currently hot little fissures spreading across the Puna District. As dramatic as this seems NOW, this is typical for a volcanic island. After all, this is how the island was formed in the first place.

The Red Cross and Salvation Army and plenty of other organizations are looking after the displaced people, but many pets have been left homeless or lost in all this commotion. Sophie's daycare, Paws, has been taking food and supplies over to the Puna district. If you'd like to help, check out the Puna wish list on Amazon:

Amazon Wish List 

Aloha!