Hawaii island lives and livelihood from tourism at risk as Kilauea volcano eruption escalates

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HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii – If Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island goes into what is now predicted as “a new cycle of violent eruption” with massive smoke, fumes and poisonous Sulfur Dioxide gas and equally poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide gas, when the trade winds eventually shift, Maui and Oahu could also be at risk for the potentially deadly vog. Gas levels are being carefully monitored and reported on and additional evacuations could occur should the conditions continue to deteriorate.

Acid Rain has become a real possibility due to the forecast of rain for the windward side of Hawaii island Thursday and Friday. Sulfur dioxide gas from the volcano’s vents reacts with water to create acid rain.

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WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • If Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island goes into what is now predicted as “a new cycle of violent eruption” with massive smoke, fumes and poisonous Sulfur Dioxide gas and equally poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide gas, when the trade winds eventually shift, Maui and Oahu could also be at risk for the potentially deadly vog.
  • Acid Rain has become a real possibility due to the forecast of rain for the windward side of Hawaii island Thursday and Friday.
  • Gas levels are being carefully monitored and reported on and additional evacuations could occur should the conditions continue to deteriorate.

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