of the flow. U. S. Geological Survey photo by Don Swanson, May 8, 2004. The volcano has continually erupted since 1983, providing spectacular picturesque moments you wouldn't normally get to see. Since 2008, rising emissions of sulfur dioxide from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Kīlauea's summit have led to increased levels of volcanic smog and air quality concerns. Located within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea is visited by millions of tourists each year, making it the most visited attraction in Hawaii and the most visited volcano in the world. Despite its relative safety for researchers and visitors alike,[6] Kīlauea is regarded by the USGS as the most dangerous volcano in the U.S.
My Family, who resides on the Big Island, are roughly an hour or so from the Hawaii Volcanos National Park. When the trade winds aren't going, lots of volcanic ash known locally as vog fills the atmosphere, depending upon the severity level, a health alert will be issued via radio or tv stations. Trade winds keep the vog level to a minimal, but, more importantly bring rain clouds with them, bringing much needed rain to the islands.
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