Laze alert: Avoid ocean plume and affected area
Sunday, May 5, 2018 02:15 pm
Two lava flows have entered the ocean off Highway 137 near MacKenzie State Park. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that sulfur dioxide emission rates tripled downwind of the rift today. Areas of Kamaili, Seaview, and Malama Ki have elevated levels. Take action necessary to limit further exposure.
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Why they are suddenly talking about the “laze”, when there was never any discussion of this during previous lava ocean entries. Why is it now a concern but nobody brought it up before? I certainly don’t recall any injuries from laze happening in the past. And if its so dangerous, why are they sending mixed messages to the public by allowing the lava boat tours to continue?