A spokesman for the County of Hawaii said: “The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruption activity continues from Fissure 8 into the lava channel flowing to the ocean entry at Ahalanui producing a large laze plume.
“As of yesterday’s overflight report, the southern margin of the flow is approximately 0.25 miles from Isaac Hale/Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
“On roadway updates for the Volcano area, State Highways reports that a speed limit of 25 miles per hour is in effect on Highway 11 between the 28 and 30 Mile Markers due to cracks in the road.
“Motorists are advised to stay on the pavement and be on the alert for cracks in the road and to exercise caution.
“Do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard.
“Be aware that channel overflows and breakouts are possible on the active flow field.
“Take precautions and stay out of the plume to avoid exposure to hydrochloric acid and glass particles which can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.”
Pohoiki is a popular local attraction, and there has also been concern that a rare sea turtles could be endangered by lava as it flows into the sea near there.
However, officials from Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources have stressed there is no evidence of this so far.
Earlier in the day, Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater was the scene of another collapse event, the latest of several since the start of the latest phase of eruptive activity on May 3.
The County of Hawaii spokesman said: “The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports there is no tsunami threat to the island of Hawaii.
However, he added: “Residents in the area affected by earthquakes are advised to monitor utility connections of gas, electricity, and water after earthquakes.
“If ash is observed, stay indoors or seek cover.”
More than 700 homes have been destroyed since the beginning of May, with lava adding 700 acres of extra land to Big Island.
On Monday, 23 people were injured when molten lava showered down on the roof of the tourist boat they were in after a so-called “lava bomb” explosion caused by lava poured into the sea.
The DLNR has since imposed a safety zone extending 300 metres around all ocean entry-points.