6:30pm Eruption Update

As of 6:30 pm the Kilauea summit was filling quickly. Within 3 hours the summit has filled to 3/4 of the floor. The Eye @ 6:30pm

Kilauea is Erupting

Kilauea Eruption 1-6-2023 Kilauea Advisory Level = WARNINGAviation Color Code = RED. As of 2023-01-06 02:35:52 UTC, HVO Kilauea RED/WARNING - Kīlauea summit eruption has resumed. RED/WARNING upgrade from ORANGE/WATCH.Change to current status on 2023-01-06 02:35:52 UTC from Alert Level WATCH and Aviation Color Code ORANGEFor more information, see: https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans2/view/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2023-01-05T17:23:55-08:00

Know What Hazards A Volcano Delivers

Volcanic Hazards: Alert Level Air quality/volcanic gas plume (fissure eruption):High levels of volcanic gas, including sulfur dioxide (SO2) , are emitted from the fissure vents. As SO2 is released from the eruption, it will react in the atmosphere with oxygen, sunlight, moisture, and other gases and particles and within hours to days, convert to fine particles. The particles scatter sunlight and …

Know What Hazards A Volcano Delivers

Volcanic Hazards: Alert Level Air quality/volcanic gas plume (fissure eruption):High levels of volcanic gas, including sulfur dioxide (SO2) , are emitted from the fissure vents. As SO2 is released from the eruption, it will react in the atmosphere with oxygen, sunlight, moisture, and other gases and particles and within hours to days, convert to fine particles. The particles scatter sunlight and …