Hawaii volcano eruption: Latest warning from Hawaii County Civil Defense – USGS alerts

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
By Paul Martin

THE Hawaiian Civil Defense Agency has issued a warning of another explosive eruption from the summit of Kilauea today. The message warns of continued ash fall as the volcano erupts for a third week in a row. Here is the latest warning from the Civil Defense Agency.

By OWEN GOUGH
Express.co.uk
Tue, May 22, 2018

Hawaii volcano Kilauea has erupted again today, according to a warning from the Hawaii Civil Defense Agency.

An alert was sent out on May 22 at 3.55am, warning residents of an explosive eruption at the volcano.

Scientists have warned that further explosive eruptions could be on the way and that residents further to the north and southwest of Kilauea should be prepared for more ash fall.

The alert comes three weeks after Kilauea first erupted at the end of April.

The alert warns locals to be prepared for further activity, as volcanic ash, laze and lava continues to spread.

What was the alert from the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency?

At 3.55am this morning, the Civil Defense Agency posted a warning to Hawaiian residents of another explosive eruption at Kilauea.

The warning said: “This is a Civil Defense Message for May 22 at 3:55 AM for the area of Kau.

“Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that an explosive eruption at Kilauea summit has occurred at about 3:45 AM. The resulting ash plume may affect the surrounding areas. The wind may carry the ash plume to the southwest toward Wood Valley, Pahala, Naalehu, and Waiohinu.

The danger from this eruption is ash fallout. The major response is to protect yourself from fallout.
If you are at home, stay indoors with the windows closed. Turn on your radio and listen for updates from authorities.
If you are in your car, keep the windows closed. Ash fallout may cause poor driving conditions, due to limited visibility and slippery driving conditions.
Drive with extreme caution, or pull over and park.
After the hazard has passed, do check your home, and especially your catchment system for any impact that may affect your water quality.”

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