A resident named Shawn Heard living near the Kilauea volcano was forced to move out of her house once before because of the lava. That was back in the 1980s. However, she is still welcome to the possibility that the Hawaii lava flow update will be at its worst soon and she would have to leave her house again.
Heard's home is only miles from the homes now threatened by the lava flow which is making its way to the rain forest-like slopes of Kilauea. Heard knows completely the implications of the recent Hawaii lava flow update.
Despite this, Heard cannot think of anywhere else better to live.
She said whilst in her shop, "Puna Style", in downtown Pahoa the largest town in the district, "It's such a magical place."
According to the Associated Press, with the Hawaii lava flow update, those who are planning to move or are in the process of doing so, are pausing their plans. Each month brings forth new evacuation warnings.
Despite Heard's love for her home in the subdivision, after five years, she is forced to move her home to Leilani Estates, a place comfortably sitting amongst the thick forest.
She said her decision to leave was not because of lava going to her property, but because the molten rock flowing into their area could possibly disrupt access to the main road.
Meanwhile, in the downtown where Heard's boutique was located, Savio Realty's usual flow of clients has waned down because of the Hawaii lava flow update, said broker Sandra Lee Hegerfelt.
Hegerfelt said some potential home buyers are backing out of escrow for the same reason Heard left - lava may block roads.
Apparently, officials have warned that lava might cover part of a highway, isolating around 8,000 residents.
Hawaii lava flow update said lava is even creeping through forests, setting trees ablaze. According to The Weather Channel, the lava flow began in June when a vent opened at Kilauea's Puu Oo crater. Since then, the lave has started traveling nearly 9 miles, or just over 10 miles if twists and turns are taken accounted for.
Sept. 9 footage of the lava flow in Hawaii, appearing to worsen Outlook in Kaohe
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