Volcano in Hawaii
VOLCANO: Reposting from USGS Volcanoes "Kīlauea episode 43 precursory eruption of lava began from the north vent at 8:17 a.m. HST this morning. The modeled forecast window for the onset of episode 43 lava fountaining is between today, March 10, and Saturday March 14. NOTE: The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement forecasting strong winds from the south accompanied by periods of heavy rain possibly beginning later this week for the Island of Hawai'i. If episode 43 fountaining overlaps with this storm it could bring tephra fall to the area north and east of the vents including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Highway 11, and communities to the north and east of the national park. Current wind conditions are light and variable at Kīlauea's summit which may also lead to tephra fall into surrounding communities. Volcanic ash, Pele's hair, or other tephra particles can cause eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. Tephra reports during eruptions can help the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agney, and National Weather Service to know where and when tephra is falling so they can advise communities. IF you experience tephra fall, please report it at: https://hawaiiash.science/report_form https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/flyer-tephra-falling" For emergency assistance related to volcanic activity, please follow guidance from Hawaii County Civil Defense and stay informed about the situation. #emergency #volcanoes #hawaii #volcano