05-15-2014, 02:47 AM
There are several changes going on. Remember, Pu'u O'o is considered a vent of Kilauea. The north vent on the Pu'u O'o crater floor that was feeding the K2 flow is covering itself over, decreasing the flow. However, the USGS is still seeing K2 flow and the south vent appears to be feeding it. The front of the forest fire has definitely shifted to the south. If this flow kept going with this slight angular shift, it would clip through the north end of Pahoa. But it does look like the overall flow is slowing, so it may stall. However, if this appears to be blockage for Kilauea, then pressure is going to build there.
"This island Hawaii on this island Earth"
"This island Hawaii on this island Earth"
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*