#Kīlauea eruption

Forecast window for episodic fountaining eruption at Kīlauea expected anytime from April 8-15

Precursory activity at Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island has paused, but an episodic fountaining eruption is forecast to occur sometime between today and April 15.  Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather.

Volcano Watch — Where does Kīlauea tephra go? The answer is blowin’ in the wind 

The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruption episodes over the past six months has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in the wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic changes in the hazards the volcano presents.

‘Dr. Vog’ says the smog’s not gone, Maui’s monitors tell a different story

While emission rates from Kīlauea have recently been “high”—up to 50,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) per day, according to USGS reports—Maui’s air quality sensors appear to be telling a different story.