AREAS AFFECTED : KONA; KOHALA; BIG ISLAND INTERIOR; BIG ISLAND SUMMIT; BIG ISLAND SOUTH; BIG ISLAND SOUTHEAST; BIG ISLAND EAST; BIG ISLAND NORTH
WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected within
the Kilauea summit caldera. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has
indicated a potential eruption window between Monday April 6th
and Tuesday April 14th. Fountaining episodes typically last less
than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on
wind and weather.
IMPACTS...If an eruption occurs, varying levels of ash, Pele's
hair, and other lightweight tephra may fall downwind of the
eruption. Smaller particles can travel farther from the eruption
site and may affect communities at greater distances.