Since December 23, 2024, Kīlauea has been experiencing intermittent eruptions within the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the summit eruption paused on February 26, 2025, with a new episode anticipated in four to six days. Despite this pause, volcanic gas emissions remain high. These emissions lead to vog conditions—hazy air pollution resulting from volcanic activity—that can affect areas downwind of the summit. Other hazards include Pele’s hair and volcanic fragments that may impact nearby communities.
Air quality levels have risen at several monitoring stations on Hawaiʻi and Maui islands. With southerly winds expected over the weekend, there could be fluctuations in particulates and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) levels across various state regions, leading to poor air quality.
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) advises residents and visitors to check Hawai‘i Air Quality Data on their Clean Air Branch website and the Hawai‘i Interagency Vog Information Dashboard for current information on vog and SO₂ levels due to volcanic activity.
Residents and visitors should be prepared for potential vog conditions and understand how these might affect them. In case of such conditions, precautionary measures are recommended.
Vog and air quality updates are accessible through official channels.
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